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Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,580 real MOT tests across 1,086 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,580 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.5%
Typical Mileage
28,599mi
Annual Mileage
7,075mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a.

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.7%
2023
91.5%
2022
92.4%
2021
96.8%
2020

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,583 mi/yr
Typical
7,075 mi/yr
Average
8,923 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,275 mi/yr

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 94 94.7% 16,811 22,054 27,304
2022 224 91.5% 18,966 24,894 32,388
2021 2,064 92.4% 21,316 29,317 39,648
2020 93 96.8% 19,226 24,724 36,131

How Long Does a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Last?

Based on 1,086 Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,599 mi
75th Percentile
38,863 mi
95th Percentile
60,875 mi
Max Recorded
165,038 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

96.8% MOT pass rate from 93 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.5% MOT pass rate from 224 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.8% across 93 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a THIS CAR 92.5% 2,580 28,599 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Renault Traffic 66.4% 4,751 100,854 mi 43 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a?

The Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 2,580 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a owner drives around 7,075 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,580 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a has a 92.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a does around 7,075 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Clubsport GTI TSI S-a is 2020 with a 96.8% pass rate across 93 tests.