2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 923 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 61 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Washers | 9 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 4 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
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 | 25.6% | 236 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.4% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 41 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 26 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.1% | 19 |
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 | 417 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 403 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 88 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Golf Gte S-A
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.6% 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 (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-As pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 923 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Golf Gte S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Golf Gte S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 5.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 923 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.