Volkswagen Golf: tyres MOT failures
Of the 5,426,375 Volkswagen Golf MOT tests in this dataset, 5.5% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2006 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 65,324 | 5.1% |
| 2004 | 113,189 | 6.7% |
| 2005 | 166,409 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 229,583 | 6.4% |
| 2007 | 297,023 | 6.2% |
| 2008 | 286,803 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 296,142 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 301,025 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 327,921 | 5.6% |
| 2012 | 326,340 | 5.7% |
| 2013 | 327,079 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 373,487 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 382,554 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 363,824 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 386,816 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 341,640 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 235,332 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 129,504 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 63,030 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 28,113 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 1,046 | 2.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.