Volkswagen Golf Gti
From 217 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, caused 6 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 position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gtis tested had between 36,326 and 79,946 miles on the clock.
At 46,795 median miles, the Golf Gti has 0.017 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 Gti MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gti has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 217 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gti?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gti is a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gti at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gti is 46,795 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,326 and 79,946 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gti?
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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