2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,161 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 129 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 51 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 40 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 43 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 42 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 40 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 6 | Wipers | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.3% | 801 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 421 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 375 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.9% | 161 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 76 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,309 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,565 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 258 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,001 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 1,054 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 1,044 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 1,059 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Golf Evo S-A
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-As pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 4,161 2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Evo S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2019 Golf Evo S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,161 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.