2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,682 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.5% in the 60-90k group versus 5.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,682

MOT tests analysed

6.0%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.7%	127
2	Visibility	1.3%	35
3	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	20
4	Suspension	0.5%	14
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	12
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	7

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	27
2	Headlamp aim	22
3	Washers	18
4	Wipers	17
5	Shock absorbers	16
6	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.4%	629
2	Suspension	5.3%	142
3	Other defects	4.5%	122
4	Visibility	2.4%	63
5	Brakes	2.1%	55
6	Road wheels	0.8%	20

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,744	5.3%
30-60k	856	7.1%
60-90k	61	11.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Golf R-Line Etsi S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	166	4.8%
2025	2,515	6.1%

What to check before buying a 2022 Golf R-Line Etsi S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.7% 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.
Visibility (1.3% 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.
Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 R-Line Etsi S-As pass their MOT?

94.0% of the 2,682 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Etsi S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).

Does the 2022 Golf R-Line Etsi S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,682 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.