Volkswagen E-golf
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 11,372 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
11,372
Best Year
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
4
About the Volkswagen E-golf
The Volkswagen E-golf has been tested 11,372 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 76 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 3 point spread, the E-golf is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen E-golf by Year
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