Volkswagen Golf r32
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 68 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
68
Best Year
2007 (97%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Golf r32
The Volkswagen Golf r32 has been tested 68 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2006 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 30 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 87%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Golf r32 by Year
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