2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Volkswagen E-Golf MOT pass rate and common faults

2,542 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    153 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    62 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  5. Washers: not working0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Suspension1.3%
  5. Brakes0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

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 structure16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

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 ply or cords exposed. 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 2020 Volkswagen E-Golf?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2020 Volkswagen E-Golf cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,542 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen E-Golf?

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

Is the 2020 Volkswagen E-Golf reliable at MOT time?

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