Volkswagen
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 320 models from 5,801,397 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
5,801,397
Models
320
Years Covered
1990-2024
All Volkswagen Models
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How reliable is Volkswagen?
About Volkswagen Cars
Volkswagen ranks 77th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%, putting Volkswagen in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 320 models across 35 years of data (1990 to 2024), there's a wide spread of 57 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Volkswagen.
Most and Least Reliable Volkswagen Models
The Arteon R-line Bitdi Scr 4m Sa leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 57 tests. At the other end, the Motorhome has the lowest at 43%. Overall, more than half of Volkswagen's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Volkswagen Fuel Types
Volkswagen models in our data come in 143 petrol, 166 diesel, 16 hybrid, 26 electric variants. Volkswagen is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Click any model above to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running cost breakdowns, and comparisons with similar cars. You can also enter a specific registration plate to get a full vehicle report with MOT history, mileage verification, and health score.