VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF MOT Pass Rate
87.7% of 2,357 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF MOT tests pass.
The E-GOLF passes its MOT 87.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF passes its MOT 87.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.0% at 3–6 years to 77.8% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.0% | 2,302 | 36,176 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.8% | 54 | 42,976 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 65.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.7% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 18.4% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 14.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.4% | not working |
| Brakes | 2.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Steering | 0.6% | fouling |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate