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Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 5,158 MOT tests, the Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S-A returns 91.5% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. A seriously damaged tyre and the engine warning light staying lit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 24,958, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
84 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
68 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 03
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
63 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 04
A tyre seriously damaged
49 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 05
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
33 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 06
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
31 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 07
Wiper blade defective
31 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
29 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 09
A tyre cords visible or damaged
27 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
14 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.