Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a car check
Is the Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 740 real MOT tests across 270 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Golf R 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 R TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf R 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 R TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Golf R 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 R TSI S-a THIS CAR | 97.0% | 740 | 44,004 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 |
| Vauxhall Crossland X SE | 95.7% | 535 | 35,047 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a?
The Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.0% across 740 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Volkswagen Golf R TSI S-a owner drives around 6,856 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.