2022 Volkswagen Golf R Line — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,522 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Line, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.2% in the 60-90k group versus 6.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 158 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.6% | 57 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 47 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 36 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 84 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 53 |
| 3 | Washers | 28 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 5 | Wipers | 24 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.5% | 827 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.7% | 375 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 165 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.0% | 105 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 84 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 15 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,333 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,089 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 89 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,343 | 7.1% |
| Diesel | 179 | 7.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 210 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 3,312 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Golf R Line
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Line, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Suspension (1.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- 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.
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 Lines pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 3,522 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Line?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by suspension (1.6%).
Does the 2022 Golf R Line get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,522 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.