MOT reliability
Volkswagen Golf fsi
3 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen Golf fsi vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf fsi has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,968 miles.
3
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
6,128
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Golf fsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf fsi MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Golf fsi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Volkswagen Golf fsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf fsi MOT tests:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (7 times)
- 195/65R15 (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- front brake pads worn (2 times)
- front discs lipped on inner edges (2 times)
- offside rear tyre has cut in outer wall (2 times)
- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED - 195/65HR15 (2 times)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- SERVICE SPANNER FLASHING WHEN IGNITION FIRST SWITCHED ON ? (2 times)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) (2 times)
Volkswagen Golf fsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 133,664 |
| 2006 | 2 | 51 | 67% | 117,621 |
Volkswagen Golf fsi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen Golf fsi vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf fsi MOT issues are:
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)); 195/65R15; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
The typical Volkswagen Golf fsi in our data has covered around
122,968 miles.
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