Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 car check
Is the Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 reliable? We analysed 741 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140.
Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 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 SE TDI 140 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 THIS CAR | 83.8% | 741 | 130,866 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 |
| BMW X6 M Competition Auto | 90.4% | 757 | 28,575 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140Should you buy a used Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140?
The Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.8% across 741 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Volkswagen Golf SE TDI 140 owner drives around 9,214 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.