Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi
From 2,209 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Golf Match Edition Tsis fare better: 2020 models pass at 93.5% vs 88% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 51 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 | 51 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 12 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.1% of Golf Match Edition Tsi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 51.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Match Edition Tsis tested had between 24,939 and 44,084 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,336 median miles, the Golf Match Edition Tsi has 0.034 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,209 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 51 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 Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi is 31,336 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,939 and 44,084 miles.
Buying a used Golf Match Edition 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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