VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF MOT pass rate
89.5% of 10,218 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF MOT tests pass.
The E-GOLF passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.9% at 0–3 years to 78.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.9% | 44 | 20,998 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 10,118 | 33,852 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.2% | 55 | 43,665 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF fails its MOT is tyres — present in 77.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 77.2% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 14.2% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 12.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.2% | Too low |
| Brakes | 4.4% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | Component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Steering | 0.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF?
- 89.5% of VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF MOT tests pass, based on 10,218 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF fails its MOT is tyres — present in 77.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.