Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 6,368 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
6,368
Model Years
2020 to 2022
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A
The Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A was MOT tested 6,368 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 28,884 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,014 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf Life Etsi S-A performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A
Is the Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 6,368 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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