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Volkswagen Golf gt edition tdi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 798 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

798

Best Year

2019 (95%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Golf gt edition tdi

The Volkswagen Golf gt edition tdi has been tested 798 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 141 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 5 point spread, the Golf gt edition tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 50,309 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 38,531 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf gt edition tdi performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,487
Per month£124/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf gt edition tdi?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+8% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Volkswagen Golf gt edition tdi by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202090%65738,531 mi
201995%14150,309 mi

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