Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A
From 3,142 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 100 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 | 100 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 64 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 40 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| 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 | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gte S-As tested had between 18,526 and 37,684 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,601 median miles, the Golf Gte S-A has 0.034 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 Gte S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 3,142 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 100 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A is 28,601 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,526 and 37,684 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gte 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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.