Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa reliable? We analysed 2,770 real MOT tests across 714 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,118 | 92.5% | 19,192 | 27,607 | 38,134 |
| 2019 | 604 | 91.4% | 21,356 | 31,808 | 46,771 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Last?
Based on 714 Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa 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 R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 2,118 tests
91.4% MOT pass rate from 604 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 2,118 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — 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 R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa THIS CAR | 92.2% | 2,770 | 28,526 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 |
| Suzuki Uk 110 Ne L6 | 83.1% | 2,710 | 10,159 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 2,770 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 R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa 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 R-line Edition TSI Evo Sa owner drives around 6,651 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.