Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A
From 2,362 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Golf Style Tdi S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.1% vs 92.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 52 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 | 52 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Style Tdi S-As tested had between 20,572 and 41,891 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,951 median miles, the Golf Style Tdi S-A has 0.028 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 Style Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,362 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi S-A is 29,951 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,572 and 41,891 miles.
Buying a used Golf Style Tdi 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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