Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi
From 19,030 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 349 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 | 349 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 170 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 126 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 109 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 88 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 76 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 67 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 53 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 41 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 28 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Life Tsis tested had between 18,326 and 37,148 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,399 median miles, the Golf Life Tsi has 0.032 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 Life Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 19,030 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 349 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi is 25,399 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,326 and 37,148 miles.
Buying a used Golf Life 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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