Volkswagen Golf Life TSI
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 21,390 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
21,390
Model Years
2020 to 2022
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf Life TSI
The Volkswagen Golf Life TSI was MOT tested 21,390 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 petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 32,095 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 25,380 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf Life TSI 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.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Life TSI?
Volkswagen Golf Life TSI by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Golf Life TSI
Is the Volkswagen Golf Life TSI reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Volkswagen Golf Life TSI averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 21,390 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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