Volkswagen Golf (2024)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 42 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,086

£174/month

MOT Pass Rate

100%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1980cc Petrol

Great Choice

100% pass rate, £2,086/year to run. 18 points above average.

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Petrol1980cc2 years old42 tests49k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1980cc)

~36 mpg

£1,631

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Per week£40/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

100% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Volkswagen brand average of 85%.

100% of MOT tests on Volkswagen Golfs from 2024 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were under a year old. That's based on 42 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 48,967 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2024 models9th of 39(top 24%)

Rank among Volkswagen models6th of 1,086(top 1%)

vs average of all models+18%(82% avg)

vs 2024 models average+2%(98% avg)

vs Volkswagen average+15%(85% avg)

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 69%. The 2024 scores 100%, but cars from 2024 weren't due their first routine MOT until 2027, so its figure isn't compared here. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Volkswagen Golf by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	100%	42	48,967 mi
2023	96%	94	37,883 mi
2022	100%	50	24,291 mi
2021	92%	430	30,210 mi
2020	94%	15,098	33,191 mi
2019	92%	89,653	42,263 mi
2018	92%	111,972	51,770 mi
2017	91%	127,682	59,928 mi
2016	90%	118,229	68,321 mi
2015	89%	121,777	77,151 mi
2014	87%	120,417	87,379 mi
2013	85%	103,434	93,359 mi
2012	80%	98,183	101,911 mi
2011	78%	97,916	110,696 mi
2010	77%	87,733	116,406 mi
2009	77%	85,462	116,549 mi
2008	74%	79,283	127,518 mi
2007	73%	80,988	126,210 mi
2006	72%	60,321	126,470 mi
2005	72%	41,401	129,877 mi
2004	69%	25,662	127,809 mi
2003	73%	31,803	140,305 mi
2002	73%	27,474	142,659 mi
2001	72%	15,315	133,140 mi
2000	72%	8,316	132,299 mi
1999	71%	8,442	127,276 mi
1998	71%	4,066	117,658 mi
1997	74%	3,130	113,175 mi
1996	74%	2,930	115,178 mi
1995	75%	1,612	108,721 mi
1994	76%	946	104,165 mi
1993	76%	834	105,417 mi
1992	77%	1,734	123,399 mi
1991	80%	5,191	134,589 mi
1990	77%	5,156	130,503 mi

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About the 2024 Volkswagen Golf

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is a family car. Our records list a 1980cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 42 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 24% of all 2024 models for MOT pass rate.

2024 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Costs

The 1980cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,631 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,086 (£174/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Volkswagen Golf Reliability Trend

Newer Volkswagen Golfs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2024 Volkswagen Golf stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Volkswagen Golf(2024)	100%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086
MINI Cooper(2022)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
MINI Cooper S(2022)	97%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086same
Kia Sportage(2022)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
MINI Countryman(2022)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 100% of MOT tests on 2024 Volkswagen Golfs ended in a pass, from 42 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2024 Volkswagen Golf cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,086 a year (£174 a month): £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

100% of 42 MOT tests on the 2024 Volkswagen Golf ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 9th of 39 models first registered in 2024 (top 24%).

Which year Volkswagen Golf has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf has the highest MOT pass rate at 94% and the 2004 the lowest at 69%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.