Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi
From 2,563 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 59 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 | 59 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 35 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 20 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 11 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 9 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Match Edition Tdis tested had between 33,592 and 62,626 miles on the clock.
At 50,493 median miles, the Golf Match Edition Tdi has 0.019 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 Match Edition Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,563 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi is 50,493 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,592 and 62,626 miles.
Buying a used Golf Match Edition Tdi?
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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