Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi
From 7,211 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Golf R-Line Tsis fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.1% vs 92.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 129 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 | 129 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 128 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 82 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 80 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 28 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 14 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.1% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 90.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf R-Line Tsis tested had between 22,861 and 41,804 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,450 median miles, the Golf R-Line Tsi 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 7,211 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 129 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf R-Line Tsi is 29,450 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,861 and 41,804 miles.
Buying a used Golf R-Line 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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