Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI (2022)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 368 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc4 years old368 tests22k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Volkswagen brand average of 85%.

95% of MOT tests on Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSIs from 2022 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 2 years old. That's based on 368 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 21,849 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2022 models489th of 1,057(top half)

Rank among Volkswagen models133rd of 1,086(top 13%)

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

vs 2022 models average+1%(94% avg)

vs Volkswagen average+10%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

21,849

Average miles

14,800

Expected for age

The average 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI had 21,849 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. The 2022 scores 95%, but cars from 2022 weren't due their first routine MOT until 2025, so its figure isn't compared here. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	95%	368	21,849 mi
2021	93%	5,690	28,176 mi
2020	94%	2,397	32,480 mi

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About the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI is a small family car. Our records list a 1498cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 368 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all models from 2022, the average MOT pass rate is 94%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 21,849 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI

At 4 years old, the Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94%.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI(2022)	95%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Mercedes A(2021)	94%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086+£233
MINI Cooper(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Ford Fiesta(2020)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 95% of MOT tests on 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSIs ended in a pass, from 368 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.

How much does a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI?

95% of 368 MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 489th of 1,057 models first registered in 2022 (top half).

Which year Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI has the highest MOT pass rate at 94% and the 2021 the lowest at 93%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI is 21,849 miles, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.