Volkswagen Golf S-A MOT data by year
The Volkswagen Golf S-A appears in 6,293 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2019–2024. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 91.9%.
6,293
MOT tests analysed
91.9%
Pass rate
8.1%
Fail rate
2019–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 278 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 3,455 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 328 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.5% | 95 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 82 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 50 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 40 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 22 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 12 |
Methodology & source. Based on 6,293 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.