2019 Volkswagen Golf · 154,484 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2019 Volkswagen Golfs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Golf years (154,484 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 10.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,601
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 154,484
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.1% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.07%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.54%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.5%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.89%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.48%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Golfs fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Golf years (154,484 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.26% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Golf shows 34,601 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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