MOT reliability

Volkswagen Golf r32

Q: Is the Volkswagen Golf r32 reliable?

Across 419 Volkswagen Golf r32 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

419 vehicles · 933 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 419 Volkswagen Golf r32 vehicles and 933 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf r32 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,520 miles.

419

Vehicles

933

MOT tests

3,264

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Golf r32 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf r32 MOT tests:

Other46%
Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Brakes12%
Lamps & electrical8%
Body & structure5%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Visibility1%

Volkswagen Golf r32 pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen Golf r32's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	10	80%
4	11	91%
5	10	70%
6	12	75%
7	11	91%
8	10	80%
9	11	73%
10	10	90%
11	11	91%
12	13	69%
13	13	69%
14	22	73%
15	26	77%
16	28	89%
17	34	82%
18	35	74%
19	16	94%
20	6	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (328), Other (91)

Most common Volkswagen Golf r32 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf r32 MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)

Volkswagen Golf r32 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	1	100%	47,565
2009	2	22	73%	81,773
2008	7	57	81%	92,012
2007	12	62	87%	85,299
2006	12	85	76%	81,304
2004	1	3	100%	75,704
2003	5	68	82%	102,897

Volkswagen Golf r32 reliability FAQ

Across 419 Volkswagen Golf r32 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf r32 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Volkswagen Golf r32 in our data has covered around 94,520 miles.

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