Volkswagen E-Golf

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 11,372 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

11,372

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen E-Golf

The Volkswagen E-Golf was MOT tested 11,372 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 567 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Volkswagen E-Golf has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 42,962 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,622 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the E-Golf performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen E-Golf?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average+6% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Volkswagen E-Golf by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	76	20,622 mi
2020	90%	4,657	30,082 mi
2019	90%	6,072	36,638 mi
2018	92%	567	42,962 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen E-Golf

Is the Volkswagen E-Golf reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2018 to 2021), the Volkswagen E-Golf averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 11,372 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Volkswagen E-Golf has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 90%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.