Volkswagen Golf gti tsi s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 6,582 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
6,582
Best Year
2022 (100%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf gti tsi s-a
The Volkswagen Golf gti tsi s-a has been tested 6,582 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 42 tests. The 2021 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 (2020) averages 32,328 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 24,047 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf gti tsi s-a performs 11 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.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Golf gti tsi s-a?
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