Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a car check
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 331 real MOT tests across 173 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 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 GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 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 GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 210 | 91.9% | 16,314 | 24,448 | 35,132 |
| 2021 | 104 | 96.2% | 15,594 | 21,770 | 27,836 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Last?
Based on 173 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 104 tests
91.9% MOT pass rate from 210 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 104 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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 GTI Clubsport 45 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 GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a THIS CAR | 93.4% | 331 | 23,943 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 |
| Citroen Dispatch 1400DRVRPRO Bhdi Ss A | 87.9% | 206 | 48,112 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 331 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is road wheel fractured. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 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 GTI Clubsport 45 TSI S-a owner drives around 6,203 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.