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Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 878 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

878

Model Years

2021 to 2022

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

The Volkswagen Golf Active TSI was MOT tested 878 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 26,744 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 23,402 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf Active TSI performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+10% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Golf Active TSI by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%11323,402 mi
202193%76526,744 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Is the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 878 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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