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Volkswagen E-Golf reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·10,145 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.
88%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 51% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
10,145 tests · fleet 85%
88%
Where the E-Golf fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres94
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on tyres. Holds up better on emissions & leaks, steering, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volkswagen E-Golf MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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