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Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 18,836 real MOT tests across 4,732 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 18,836 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
28,934mi
Annual Mileage
6,096mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo 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 Match Edition TSI Evo S-a.

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Number Plates

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Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.9%
2020
92.3%
2019

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 34

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo 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
3,816 mi/yr
Typical
6,096 mi/yr
Average
7,043 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,219 mi/yr

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 14,177 91.9% 19,762 29,078 41,437
2019 4,442 92.3% 18,666 28,186 41,203

How Long Does a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Last?

Based on 4,732 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
28,934 mi
75th Percentile
41,567 mi
95th Percentile
66,568 mi
Max Recorded
168,504 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a

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

Best year
2019

92.3% MOT pass rate from 4,442 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.9% MOT pass rate from 14,177 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 4,442 tests. The 2020 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 Match Edition TSI Evo 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 Match Edition TSI Evo S-a THIS CAR 92.0% 18,836 28,934 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
Honda Stepwagon 76.8% 27,404 114,761 mi 30 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a?

The Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 18,836 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 Match Edition TSI Evo 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 Match Edition TSI Evo S-a owner drives around 6,096 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 Match Edition TSI Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 18,836 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a does around 6,096 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo 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 Match Edition TSI Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI Evo S-a is 2019 with a 92.3% pass rate across 4,442 tests.