VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 251 MOT tests from 54 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO has the same fault.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO's have a amazing reliability rating of 927/999. The score was calculated from the average of every VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	927/999Outstanding	64,761 miles	573 vehicles

How reliable is the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO?

Based on 251 MOT tests from 54 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

MOT tests

251

Pass rate

88.8%

Median mileage

51,576 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 900 out of 999.

Common VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 65 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/CRACKING OR PERISHING (5.2.3 (D) (II))

Shock absorber issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 36 advisory comments and 11 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record shock absorbers or dampers that were leaking, misting, or insecure. A light misting of oil on a damper is not an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (B))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 15 advisory comments and 9 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 10 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (1.1.14 (A) (I))

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2020	44	202	88.1%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2019	10	49	91.8%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues

What to check when buying a used VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Shock absorber issues. Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Buying a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO?

Common problems tell you what can affect VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVOs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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