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Volkswagen MOT pass rates and reliability
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We hold MOT analysis for 2 Volkswagen models. Of those, the Golf records the highest first-time pass rate at 77.9%, against a class 4 average of 76.8%. Choose a model below for its failure breakdown, pass rate by age and typical annual mileage.
Volkswagen models
| Model | Generation | First-time pass rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2012–2019 | 77.9% | 418,700 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2014–2017 | 72.7% | 270,684 |
How to read these figures
A first-time pass rate is the share of tests that passed without any major or dangerous defect. It is strongly influenced by the age profile of the cars being tested, so a model that sells well to high-mileage drivers will look worse than one bought mainly as a second car, even if the engineering is identical.
Pass rate by age is the more honest comparison, and the individual model pages break it down that way. For a specific car, its own record beats any model average — check that vehicle’s MOT history and read what testers actually recorded against it.
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