Volkswagen Golf r-line tsi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 8,455 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
8,455
Best Year
2022 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf r-line tsi
The Volkswagen Golf r-line tsi has been tested 8,455 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 368 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 2 point spread, the Golf r-line tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 32,480 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,849 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf r-line 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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Golf r-line tsi?
Volkswagen Golf r-line tsi by Year
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