Volkswagen Golf style tsi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 8,842 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
8,842
Best Year
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Golf style tsi
The Volkswagen Golf style tsi has been tested 8,842 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 4,821 tests. The 2022 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point spread, the Golf style tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE TSI has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 30,044 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 19,956 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Golf style tsi performs 8 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 style tsi?
Volkswagen Golf style tsi by Year
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