MOT reliability
Volkswagen Golf gte
11 vehicles · 82 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Volkswagen Golf gte vehicles and 82 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf gte has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,200 miles.
11
Vehicles
82
MOT tests
9,002
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Golf gte problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf gte MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
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Brakes33%
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Other4%
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Visibility3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Golf gte pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 11 | 91% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (11)
Most common Volkswagen Golf gte MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf gte MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Golf gte pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 27 | 85% | 84,021 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 66,072 |
| 2016 | 4 | 26 | 92% | 75,841 |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 82,843 |
Volkswagen Golf gte reliability FAQ
Across 11 Volkswagen Golf gte vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf gte MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Volkswagen Golf gte in our data has covered around
79,200 miles.
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