Volkswagen Golf life tdi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,526 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
1,526
Best Year
2022 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf life tdi
The Volkswagen Golf life tdi has been tested 1,526 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), 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 2022 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 41 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 5 point spread, the Golf life tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 46,133 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 52,584 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf life tdi performs 8 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 life tdi?
Volkswagen Golf life tdi by Year
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