Volkswagen Golf reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,323,062 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,323,062 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 62% of Volkswagen Golf cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Golf tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Golf cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Golf is about average for its age: 62% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Golf in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 81%; and 13 years and older, 62%. 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 Golf MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Golf versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).