Volkswagen E-Golf reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 10,145 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 10,145 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Volkswagen E-Golf cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the E-Golf tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen E-Golf cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, steering, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen E-Golf reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen E-Golf is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 51% of similar-age models. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen E-Golf?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen E-Golf in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen E-Golf MOT?
For Volkswagen E-Golf cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (5.9% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).