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Volkswagen Golf r

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 42 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests

42

Best Year

2010 (100%)

Years Covered

1

About the Volkswagen Golf r

The Volkswagen Golf r has been tested 42 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2010 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 100%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid.

Best and Worst Years

The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 42 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 100%. With just a 0 point spread, the Golf r is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf r performs 15 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1980cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£315
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,897
Per month£158/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2010 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf r?

vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+15% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Volkswagen Golf r by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2010100%4264,751 mi

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