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Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi. Check any Golf Match Edition Tsi by registration number below.

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92.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Match Edition Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi fails its MOT are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Golf Match Edition Tsi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,009 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2019

Based on 2,721 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

0

Based on 1,630 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.0%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.7%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.6%
5

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.5%
Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.2%

Front Offside

0.7%

Rear Nearside

0.6%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi is 92.3% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.0%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.9%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi: 36,757 miles at 3 years, 64,281 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Match Edition Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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