Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A
From 693 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 windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 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 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 86.3% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Match Edition Tdi S-As tested had between 26,306 and 47,901 miles on the clock.
At 44,047 median miles, the Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A has 0.021 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 693 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tdi S-A is 44,047 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,306 and 47,901 miles.
Buying a used Golf Match Edition Tdi 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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