2019 · 5 years old at test · Electric mostly

2019 Volkswagen E-Golf MOT pass rate and common faults

3,621 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    153 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    100 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,621 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen E-Golf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).