Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo
From 530 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evos tested had between 22,666 and 45,882 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,170 median miles, the Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 530 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo is 31,170 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,666 and 45,882 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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