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50 Model Years Analyzed

Volkswagen Golf
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1919-2023), based on 1,064,709 DVSA recorded tests.

81.4%

Average Pass Rate

50

Model Years

1065k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2017 Volkswagen Golf MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

90.6% pass rateBased on 77,671 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

2023100%

26 tests

2022100%

5 tests

202185.7%

14 tests

202093.5%

7,511 tests

201992%

53,385 tests

201891.6%

68,081 tests

201790.6%

77,671 tests

201689.8%

73,141 tests

201588.5%

76,856 tests

201486.2%

75,400 tests

201384.3%

65,967 tests

201279.9%

66,257 tests

201177.5%

67,136 tests

201076%

62,094 tests

200976.2%

61,125 tests

200874.1%

59,222 tests

200773%

60,954 tests

200671.3%

46,613 tests

200571%

33,138 tests

200469.6%

21,808 tests

200373.2%

25,805 tests

200272.5%

22,188 tests

200172.3%

12,685 tests

200071.7%

7,257 tests

199971.9%

4,347 tests

199872.2%

1,959 tests

199775%

1,335 tests

199675.7%

1,272 tests

199575.3%

669 tests

199474%

408 tests

199377.4%

358 tests

199277%

744 tests

199179.4%

2,088 tests

199079.4%

2,018 tests

198979.4%

1,549 tests

198877.5%

858 tests

198778.7%

567 tests

198678.3%

434 tests

198576.6%

329 tests

198478.9%

251 tests

198383.7%

923 tests

198283.3%

162 tests

198180%

50 tests

198081.8%

22 tests

197986.7%

15 tests

1978100%

5 tests

1977100%

2 tests

1976100%

1 tests

1975100%

2 tests

191950%

2 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  2. 2A tyre seriously damaged
  3. 3A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  4. 4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  5. 5A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf has an average 81.4% MOT pass rate across model years 1919 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.

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

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Golf across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Volkswagen Golf year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Volkswagen Golf model years.