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Volkswagen Golf MOT reliability

Live MOT data from 18 Volkswagen Golf cars currently in stock — how often they pass first time, and how much MOT life is left.

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How reliable is the Volkswagen Golf at MOT?

Across 18 Volkswagen Golf cars on Motoring.Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 82%. 89% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 11 months left on the certificate.

Avg pass rate
82%
Valid MOT
16 / 18
Median MOT left
11 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Average pass rate
82%
First-time MOT pass
Stock with valid MOT
16 / 18
89% road-ready
Median MOT left
11 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

MOT pass rate is the percentage of Volkswagen Golf cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.

If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.

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