Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A
From 718 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-As tested had between 18,737 and 34,011 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,169 median miles, the Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A has 0.027 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A has a 92.9% MOT pass rate based on 718 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A is 26,169 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,737 and 34,011 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-A?
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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