Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa
From 943 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, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.8% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sas tested had between 19,847 and 31,893 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,957 median miles, the Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa has 0.025 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 Sa MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 943 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa is 24,957 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,847 and 31,893 miles.
Buying a used Golf R-Line Edition Tsi Evo Sa?
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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