Volkswagen Golf gti
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 96 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
96
Best Year
2014 (100%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Golf gti
The Volkswagen Golf gti has been tested 96 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2011 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 64 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 94%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 60,570 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 55,918 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf gti performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Golf gti by Year
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