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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Golf tdi

213 vehicles · 1,338 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 213 Volkswagen Golf tdi vehicles and 1,338 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf tdi has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 170,808 miles.

213
Vehicles
1,338
MOT tests
10,492
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Golf tdi problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
  • Other32%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Body & structure2%

Volkswagen Golf tdi pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
35175%
44391%
54881%
64384%
75275%
84188%
95070%
104770%
114473%
124068%
133376%
142075%
152167%
161669%
171369%
18771%
19757%
20862%

Fuel types: Diesel (212), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Volkswagen Golf tdi MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (21 times)
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (14 times)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (13 times)
  7. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (11 times)
  8. Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (11 times)
  9. UNDERTRAYS FITTED (11 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (10 times)
  13. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (9 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (8 times)

Volkswagen Golf tdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 12 92% 79,885
2017 2 15 87% 78,501
2016 2 17 82% 80,927
2015 1 9 89% 76,035
2014 5 60 77% 130,146
2013 4 56 75% 113,821
2012 5 78 69% 149,032
2011 4 56 75% 125,381
2010 3 48 79% 126,178
2009 3 56 75% 106,691
2008 2 42 74% 143,311
2006 1 21 67% —
2005 1 25 76% 162,785
2004 1 23 74% 197,250
2003 3 78 76% 179,750

Volkswagen Golf tdi reliability FAQ

Across 213 Volkswagen Golf tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf tdi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Volkswagen Golf tdi in our data has covered around 170,808 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Golf tdi

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