Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A
From 3,791 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 86 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 | 86 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 49 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 48 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gtd Tdi S-As tested had between 22,366 and 43,795 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,448 median miles, the Golf Gtd Tdi S-A has 0.026 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 Gtd Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 3,791 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 86 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gtd Tdi S-A is 30,448 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,366 and 43,795 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gtd Tdi 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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