Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
From 4,861 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 115 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 | 115 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 68 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 53 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf R-Line Etsi S-As tested had between 14,473 and 33,114 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,558 median miles, the Golf R-Line Etsi S-A has 0.037 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 Etsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 4,861 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 115 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A is 22,558 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,473 and 33,114 miles.
Buying a used Golf R-Line Etsi 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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.