Volkswagen
E Golf
11,374 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where E Golfs pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 11.4 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
88.9%
Pass-after-fix
1.3%
Fail
9.5%
Avg miles
34,167
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
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E-Golf: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 7,310 MOT tests, the E-Golf returns 87.6% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a tyre with the cords showing. A seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 27,331, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–32
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A tyre cords visible or damaged
316 occurrences · 2.8% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
251 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
165 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 04
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
155 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 05
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
104 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 06
Wiper blade defective
68 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 07
A tyre seriously damaged
61 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
A tyre seriously damaged
52 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
39 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 10
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 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this E Golf's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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If you own an E Golf and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.