Volkswagen Golf R32 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 68 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
68
Model Years
2006 to 2007
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Golf R32
The Volkswagen Golf R32 was MOT tested 68 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2006 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 92%. 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 (2006) averages 62,406 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 71,083 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf R32 performs 7 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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Volkswagen Golf R32 by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Golf R32
Is the Volkswagen Golf R32 reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2006 to 2007), the Volkswagen Golf R32 averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 68 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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