Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo
From 958 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and number plate showing an incorrect registration. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 24 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 | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63.8% of Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 84.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evos tested had between 24,630 and 60,501 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,540 median miles, the Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo has 0.03 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 R-Line Edition Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 958 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo is 35,540 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,630 and 60,501 miles.
Buying a used Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo?
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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