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Volkswagen Golf r-line tdi s-a

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 3,207 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

3,207

Best Year

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Golf r-line tdi s-a

The Volkswagen Golf r-line tdi s-a has been tested 3,207 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), 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 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 1,331 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 1 point spread, the Golf r-line tdi s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 40,895 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 32,108 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf r-line tdi s-a performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,487
Per month£124/mo

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

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How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf r-line tdi s-a?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+8% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volkswagen Golf r-line tdi s-a by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%1,87632,108 mi
202093%1,33140,895 mi

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