MOT reliability
Volkswagen Gti
28 vehicles · 252 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Volkswagen Gti vehicles and 252 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Gti has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,350 miles.
28
Vehicles
252
MOT tests
6,113
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Gti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Gti MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Volkswagen Gti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 12 | 67% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 13 | 77% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 10 | 60% |
| 18 | 12 | 58% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Volkswagen Gti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Gti MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Volkswagen Gti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 77,522 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 16,835 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 52,481 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 26,594 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 55,496 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 67,035 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 52,237 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 132,745 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 87% | 105,189 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 171,011 |
| 2000 | 4 | 49 | 65% | 109,693 |
| 1999 | 3 | 33 | 64% | 121,363 |
| 1990 | 2 | 19 | 53% | 160,678 |
| 1988 | 2 | 31 | 55% | 191,030 |
| 1984 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 126,912 |
| 1983 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 83,677 |
| 1982 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 166,728 |
| 1961 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 32,903 |
Volkswagen Gti reliability FAQ
Across 28 Volkswagen Gti vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Gti MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen Gti in our data has covered around
100,350 miles.
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