Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 5,188 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
5,188
Model Years
2021 to 2022
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A
The Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A was MOT tested 5,188 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 24,384 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 26,892 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Questions about the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A
Is the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 5,188 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.
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