Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi
From 643 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, 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, 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.
| 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 | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.5% | 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gti Tsis tested had between 16,862 and 32,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,672 median miles, the Golf Gti Tsi has 0.025 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 643 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi is 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, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gti Tsi is 21,672 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,862 and 32,206 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gti Tsi?
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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