Volkswagen Golf gti
Based on 72,408 Volkswagen Golf gti vehicles and 5,210 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf gti has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,862 miles.
Volkswagen Golf gti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf gti MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other34%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
Volkswagen Golf gti pass rate by age
How the Volkswagen Golf gti's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 78 | 87% |
| 4 | 70 | 94% |
| 5 | 86 | 83% |
| 6 | 83 | 87% |
| 7 | 68 | 88% |
| 8 | 79 | 80% |
| 9 | 65 | 88% |
| 10 | 68 | 85% |
| 11 | 67 | 84% |
| 12 | 55 | 93% |
| 13 | 52 | 79% |
| 14 | 44 | 82% |
| 15 | 52 | 73% |
| 16 | 35 | 74% |
| 17 | 28 | 68% |
| 18 | 26 | 77% |
| 19 | 18 | 78% |
| 20 | 18 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (71,655), Other (599), Diesel (150), Gas (1), Gas Bi-Fuel (1), LPG (1), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)
Most common Volkswagen Golf gti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf gti MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (29 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (27 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (27 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (25 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (16 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (15 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (15 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (15 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (13 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
Volkswagen Golf gti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,121 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 16,616 |
| 2020 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 43,257 |
| 2019 | 13 | 66 | 88% | 40,470 |
| 2018 | 5 | 26 | 88% | 65,848 |
| 2017 | 11 | 59 | 92% | 53,628 |
| 2016 | 14 | 68 | 93% | 59,647 |
| 2015 | 8 | 47 | 87% | 61,448 |
| 2014 | 27 | 97 | 92% | 60,811 |
| 2013 | 12 | 71 | 85% | 64,987 |
| 2012 | 9 | 33 | 94% | 55,398 |
| 2011 | 14 | 77 | 91% | 80,181 |
| 2010 | 9 | 80 | 79% | 64,266 |
| 2009 | 5 | 10 | 100% | 53,590 |
| 2008 | 3 | 32 | 69% | 111,606 |
| 2007 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 124,940 |
| 2006 | 5 | 86 | 80% | 118,320 |
| 2005 | 4 | 100 | 68% | 132,054 |
| 2003 | 3 | 68 | 76% | 114,624 |
| 2000 | 1 | 27 | 78% | 72,755 |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 | 73% | 138,006 |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 157,707 |
| 1990 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 176,480 |
| 1988 | 1 | 32 | 66% | 174,425 |
| 1986 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 92,270 |
| 1985 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 162,385 |
| 1983 | 1 | 25 | 72% | 88,060 |
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