Volkswagen E-Golf
From 10,892 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 355 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 355 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 318 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 159 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 152 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 39 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 37 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 25 |
| wiper blade defective | 16 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.5% of E-Golf failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 89.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all E-Golfs tested had between 22,376 and 39,802 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,530 median miles, the E-Golf has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen E-Golf MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen E-Golf has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 10,892 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen E-Golf?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen E-Golf is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 355 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen E-Golf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen E-Golf is 26,530 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,376 and 39,802 miles.
Buying a used E-Golf?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.