Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 197 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

197

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI

The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI was MOT tested 197 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 55,400 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 50,898 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf R-Line Edition TDI performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,674

Per month£140/mo

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 2020 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average+10% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	90%	167	50,898 mi
2019	100%	30	55,400 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI

Is the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volkswagen Golf R-Line Edition TDI averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 197 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.