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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

502

Models

2,168

Data Sets

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Reliability

About Volkswagen MOT Reliability

Volkswagen has 502 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 85.7%. This places Volkswagen among the more reliable manufacturers on UK roads, with the majority of models achieving above-average MOT pass rates.

The most reliable Volkswagen models by MOT pass rate are Arteon-3h (100.0%), Arteon R-line Ed Tdi Scr Sa (100.0%), and Crafter (2eke1) (100.0%). If you are looking for a used Volkswagen with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.

Before buying any used Volkswagen, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.

Volkswagen Models — MOT Pass Rates

Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.

Arteon-3h

2019

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Arteon R-line Ed Tdi Scr Sa

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Crafter (2eke1)

2012

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Fd Servis Ambulance 7j0

2015

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Id4 Life Edition

2023

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Passat R36

2009

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Taos

0

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

T-roc R-line Tsi S-a

2022

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Xl1 Hybrid

0

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

T Cross

2019–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.7%

T-cross /c1/

2019–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.7%

Golf Sportsvan ( Auv )

2014–2019

MOT Pass Rate99.5%

Id5 Style Pro Performance

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate99.5%

T-rock

2018–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.2%

3CC

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate99.2%

Id.3 Pro 150 Kw

2020–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.0%

T Roc

2018–2021

MOT Pass Rate99.0%

Arteon - 3h

2017–2021

MOT Pass Rate98.9%

Golf ( Auv )

2013–2020

MOT Pass Rate98.9%

Multivan Life Phev S-a

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate98.9%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Caddy C20 Life Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

T-croos

2019–2021

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

Golf ( Au )

2013–2020

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

Golf Sportsvan

2014–2020

MOT Pass Rate98.7%

Id5 Style Pro

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate98.6%

Golf R-line Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Golf Au

2013–2017

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Fd Servis Ambulance

2015–2024

MOT Pass Rate98.4%

Cross Golf

2007

MOT Pass Rate98.1%

Golf Gti Clubsport 45 Tsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate98.1%

Tasic

2023

MOT Pass Rate98.1%

Golf Cdv

2021

MOT Pass Rate98.0%

E-bora

2021

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Golf Gti Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Taigo

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate97.6%

Taigo R-line Tsi

2022

MOT Pass Rate97.6%

Kombi ( 7hc )

2010–2024

MOT Pass Rate97.6%

T-roc Active Tsi Evo S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate97.5%

T-roc Black Edition Tdi Evo Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate97.4%

Kombi (7hc

2016–2017

MOT Pass Rate97.3%

(7hc)kombi

2015–2019

MOT Pass Rate97.2%

Golf Alltrack Tdi 4motion S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate97.2%

T-roc Life Tsi

2022

MOT Pass Rate97.2%

Polo Style Tsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate97.1%

T-roc R-line Tdi Evo S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate97.1%

Tiguan 5n

2008–2021

MOT Pass Rate97.0%

Id3 Max

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.9%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

T-cross Active Tsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.9%

Golf Active Etsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.8%

Crafter (2eke2)

2009

MOT Pass Rate96.8%

Multivan /7hc/

2010–2020

MOT Pass Rate96.8%

T-roc Style Tsi

2022

MOT Pass Rate96.8%

Golf Gti

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate96.7%

Passat 3b

1998–2000

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Polo Active Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Polo Active Tsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate96.6%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Touran Croos

2007

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Passat Varianat Alltrack

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Tiguan R Tsi 4motion S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.5%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

7HC

2010–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.5%

Passat Variant Alltrack

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate96.5%

Taigo R-line Tsi S-a

2022

MOT Pass Rate96.5%

Tiguan Elegance Tsi 4motion Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate96.5%

Id4 Life

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Id3 Tech

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.4%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf Clubsport Gti Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.4%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf Auv

2014–2017

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Golf R 3.2

2006

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Sharan 7n

2010–2020

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Passat Variant 3c

2005–2015

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Kombi

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Polo Life

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Shuttle - 7hc

2004

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

T-cross Active Tsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Tiguan Active Tsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.3%

Jetta 16

2011

MOT Pass Rate96.2%

Id3 Tour

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.2%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf Active Tsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.1%

Tiguan Elegance Tdi 4motion Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.0%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Tiguan R-line Tsi 4motion S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.0%

Id4 Family

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate96.0%

T-roc Sel Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.0%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

T-roc Se Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.0%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

California Beach

2017–2021

MOT Pass Rate96.0%

Passat Variant Alltrack 3c

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate96.0%

T-cross Black Edition Tsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.9%

Tiguan R-line Tsi Phev S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate95.9%

T-roc R-line Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.9%

Multivan Startline

2007–2015

MOT Pass Rate95.8%

T-roc Sel Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.8%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

T-roc United Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.8%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Polo United Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.7%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

T-roc Design Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.7%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Tiguan Elegance Tsi Phev S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate95.7%

Grand California Tdi Auto

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.7%

Passat ( 3c )

2005–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.6%

T-roc R Tsi 4motion S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.4%

Transporter - Caravelle

2006–2008

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Up Beats

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Abt Etransporter T32

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Golf Life Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

T-roc Black Edition Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.3%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Golf 1km

2008–2012

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Golf 1k

2004–2012

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Tranporter

1994–2020

MOT Pass Rate95.2%

T-roc Black Edition Tsi Evo Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.1%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

UP!

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.1%

Tiguan Aspace Elegance Tsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate95.1%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Passat Cc

2008–2014

MOT Pass Rate95.0%

Touran Cross 1t

2007–2012

MOT Pass Rate95.0%

Passat Cc 3cc

2009–2010

MOT Pass Rate95.0%

Golf Gti Tsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

T-roc United Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

7hc(kombi)

2017

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

Touareg V6 Black Edition Tdi A

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

Touran 1t

2003–2020

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

E-up

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

Touareg V6 Se Tdi Auto

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.7%

New Beetle 9c

1999–2002

MOT Pass Rate94.7%

T-roc Se Tdi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.7%

California Coast Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Multivan 7hm

2003–2009

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Golf Life Etsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

: Golf 1j

2000

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Golf Style Tsi E-hybrid S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Transporter ( 7hc )

2003–2017

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

T-roc United Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.6%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Golf R-line Edition Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate94.5%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

T2 Camper

0

MOT Pass Rate94.4%

Tiguan Match Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.4%

Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate94.4%

Touareg V6 Sel Tech Tdi Auto

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.3%

Id3 Family

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.2%

T-roc Se Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.2%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

New Beetle Cabrio 1y

2003–2004

MOT Pass Rate94.2%

Polo United Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate94.1%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Bora /1j/

2001

MOT Pass Rate94.1%

Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate94.1%

Tiguan Active Tsi

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Passat 3c

2005–2009

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

California Beach Camper Tdi Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Golf R Tsi 4motion S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Polo 6n

1997–2001

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

T-cross United Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Golf Style Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Id.4 Pro 150 Kw

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

T-roc R-line Tdi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Up White Edition

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

California Ocean Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Polo Match Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.9%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.8%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Polo Cross 9n

2006–2008

MOT Pass Rate93.8%

T-roc Active Tdi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.8%

Polo Match Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.8%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Cc 3cc

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate93.8%

Transporter T32 St-line Tdi Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.7%

Id3 Style

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.7%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Touran Cross

2007–2013

MOT Pass Rate93.7%

Caddy Life

2004–2010

MOT Pass Rate93.6%

Golf Life Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.6%

Tiguan Elegance Tsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.6%

T-roc R-line Tsi Evo S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.5%

Golf Plus

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate93.5%

Multivan

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.5%

Tiguan Allspace Life Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.5%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Polo United Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.5%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

T-cross United Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.5%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Caddy (2k )

2005–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.5%

Bora Variant 1j

2001–2003

MOT Pass Rate93.4%

Golf Gt Edition Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.4%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf Variant 1km

2007–2013

MOT Pass Rate93.4%

Golf R-line Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

Transporter 7hc

2003–2013

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

Id4 Style

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

T-roc Design Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.3%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate93.3%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Tiguan Se Tsi Evo

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

T-cross R-line Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.2%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Golf Match Edition Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.1%

Touareg V6 R Tsi Phev Auto

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

Golf R-line Etsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

Golf R-line Edition Tsi Evo Sa

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.9%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf Style Etsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.9%

Bora 1j

1999–2002

MOT Pass Rate92.9%

T-cross Sel Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.9%

Golf R

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate92.8%

Transporter Caravelle( 7hc )

2006–2008

MOT Pass Rate92.7%

Tiguan R-line Tsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.7%

Id3 1st Edition

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.7%

T-roc Black Edition Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.6%

Id3 Business

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.6%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.6%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Tiguan Se Navigation Tsi Evo

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate92.6%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Golf Sv Match Edition Tsi Evo

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate92.6%

Tiguan Life Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Tiguan Match Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.5%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Passat Sel Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Golf Gtd Tdi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Golf Match Edition Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.5%

Passat Sel Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.4%

Id3 Life

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate92.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Touran Sel Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.3%

Up Black Edition

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.3%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Golf Match Edition Tsi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.3%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Caddy Maxi C20 Comm Pro Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

Golf 1kp

2005

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

Passat Variant Syncro

1998–2000

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

T-cross Black Edition Tsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

T-cross Sel Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

Tiguan Life Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.2%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Transporter 7j0

2015

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

Up R-line

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.2%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Golf Sv Match Ed Tsi Evo S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate92.1%

Taigo Life Tsi

2022

MOT Pass Rate92.1%

T-cross R-line Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Tiguan R-line Tech Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Id4 City

2021

MOT Pass Rate92.0%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Multivan Start

2007

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

New Beatle

2003–2004

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Passat R-line Tdi 4motion S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Polo Match Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.0%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Tiguan Match Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate92.0%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Golf Variant 1j

1999–2005

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Passat Variant ( 3bg)

2003–2004

MOT Pass Rate92.0%

Golf ( 1j )

1998–2004

MOT Pass Rate91.9%

Tiguan R-line Tech Tdi 4motion

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.9%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf R-line Edition Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.9%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Passat Sel Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.9%

Tiguan Life Tsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate91.9%

Passat Variant 3bg

2001–2005

MOT Pass Rate91.9%

Golf Gt Edition Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.8%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.8%

T-cross

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate91.8%

Tiguan Life Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.8%

Golf Gt Edition Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.7%
Top failure: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Golf Gte S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.7%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Transporter S Tdi S-a

0

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Polo Life Tsi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate91.6%

Golf Life Tdi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate91.6%

Tiguan Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.6%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Passat Sel Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Polo Active Tsi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.5%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Tiguan R-line Tech Tdi 4m Sa

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.4%

Passat Se Tsi Evo S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate91.4%

Tiguan Active Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate91.4%

Transporter T32 Sprt Ln Tdi Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate91.4%

Id4 1st Edition

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.3%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

New Beetle

0–2010

MOT Pass Rate91.3%

California Ocean Tdi 4m S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.2%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Passat R-line Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.2%

Golf Style Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.2%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Golf R32

0–2007

MOT Pass Rate91.1%

Arteon R Tsi 4motion S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate91.1%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Polo Gti

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate91.1%

Tiguan Allspace Life Tsi

2021

MOT Pass Rate91.1%

Golf ( 1 J )

1999–2003

MOT Pass Rate91.1%

Polo Classic

1995–2001

MOT Pass Rate91.1%

Transporter T30 Edition Tdi Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate91.0%

Golf Vaiant 1j

2001

MOT Pass Rate90.9%

Tiguan Active Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.9%

Golf R-line Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.9%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.9%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Passat Se Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.9%

Passat S Tsi Evo

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

Golf Style Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

Amarok Avent Blk Ed V6tdi 4m A

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.8%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Arteon Se Tsi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

Tporter 32 Spt Ln Blk Ed Tdisa

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

Tiguan S Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.8%

T-cross Se Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.7%

Cross Golf 1kp

2007

MOT Pass Rate90.7%

Eos 1f

2007

MOT Pass Rate90.7%

Golf Variant Blue Motion

2009

MOT Pass Rate90.7%

Caddy 2k

2011

MOT Pass Rate90.6%

Id4 Gtx

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.5%

T-roc Active Tsi Evo

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.5%

Transporter T32 H-line Tdi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.5%

Golf R-line Edition Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.4%
Top failure: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.4%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4m Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate90.4%

Polo Life Tsi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.4%

T-cross R-line Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.4%

Passat Sel Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.3%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.3%

T-cross Sel Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.3%

Caravelle Se Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate90.2%

Transporter Se Tdi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.2%

Arteon Elegance Tsi Phev S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate90.2%

Transporter T30 H-line Tdi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.2%

Up Gti

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate90.2%

Golf 1j

1998–2003

MOT Pass Rate90.1%

Tiguan Se Nav Tsi Evo S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate90.1%

Atlas

0

MOT Pass Rate90.0%

Autosleeper

0

MOT Pass Rate90.0%

T28

0

MOT Pass Rate90.0%

Tiguan Match Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate90.0%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Arteon R-line Bitdi Scr 4m Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.9%

Passat Syncro

1997–2000

MOT Pass Rate89.9%

Transporter Caravelle

2005–2009

MOT Pass Rate89.9%

Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.9%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4mot A

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.9%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Lt 28

1997–2004

MOT Pass Rate89.8%

E-golf

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.8%

Touareg V6 Black Edition Tsi A

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.8%

Arteon

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.8%

Tiguan R-line Tech Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.8%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Transporter T28 H-line Tdi S-a

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.7%

Passat R-line Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.7%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Tiguan Aspace Se Nav Tdi 4m Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.7%

Golf S Tsi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.6%

Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Passat Se Nav Tsi Evo S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%

Transporter T32 Highline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4m A

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.5%

Sharan Sel Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.3%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Caravelle Executive Tdi 4m S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.3%

Arteon Se Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.3%

Tiguan Allspace Life Tsi S-a

2021–2022

MOT Pass Rate89.3%

Polo Cross

2007

MOT Pass Rate89.2%

Jetta 1km

2006–2008

MOT Pass Rate89.1%

Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tsi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate89.1%

Transporter T30 Edition Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.1%

Passat Se Tsi Evo

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Passat R-line Ed Tsi 4mot S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Id3 City

2021

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

T-roc Black Edition Tdi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Abt Etransporter T32 Advance

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-a

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Sharan Sel Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate89.0%

Caddy C20 Commerce + Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate88.9%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate88.9%

Caravelle Executive Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.6%
Top failure: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Passat R-line Ed Tdi 4mot S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate88.6%

Passat Se Nav Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.6%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate88.6%

Passat 3bg

2004

MOT Pass Rate88.5%

Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate88.4%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Transporter O. Caravelle

2006–2007

MOT Pass Rate88.4%

Transporter T32 H-ln Tdi 4m Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.3%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Lt 35

1997–2006

MOT Pass Rate88.3%

Transporter T28 Highline Tdi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate88.3%

Id4 Max

2021

MOT Pass Rate88.2%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Transporter Se Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.2%

Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4m S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate88.2%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

T-cross Se Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate88.0%

Passat Se Tdi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate88.0%

TDI

0

MOT Pass Rate88.0%

Westfala

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate88.0%

Transporter T32 St-line Tdi 4m

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate87.9%

Jerba

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate87.8%

Polo 9n

2004–2008

MOT Pass Rate87.7%

Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate87.7%

Move Up

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate87.6%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Transporter T32 H-line Tdi 4m

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.6%

Golf Tsi

0

MOT Pass Rate87.5%

Transporter S Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.4%

Passat Se Nav Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.3%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Transporter T26 Startline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.2%

1600

0

MOT Pass Rate87.1%

Transporter T30 Highline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate87.1%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

High Up

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate87.0%

Touran R-line Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate87.0%

Vento

0–2008

MOT Pass Rate86.7%

Transporter T32

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate86.6%

Tiguan Aspace R-line Tdi 4m Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate86.3%

T-roc Design Tdi Evo

2021

MOT Pass Rate86.2%

Tiguan Allspace R-line Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate86.1%

Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate86.0%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate86.0%

Tiguan Allspace R-line Tdi S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate85.7%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Transporter T28 Startline Tdi

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate85.6%

Touran R-line Tsi S-a

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate85.6%

Tporter

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate85.5%

Variant

0–1993

MOT Pass Rate85.5%

Passat R-line Tsi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate85.4%

Transporter T30 St-line Tdi Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate85.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Passat Variant 1.9 Tdi

1999–2001

MOT Pass Rate85.3%

Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate84.9%
Top failure: A tyre cords visible or damaged

Beach Buggy

0

MOT Pass Rate84.9%

Trike

0

MOT Pass Rate84.8%

Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4m Sa

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate84.8%

Speedster

0

MOT Pass Rate84.6%

Type 2 Camper

0

MOT Pass Rate84.6%

Caddy C20 Commerce + Tsi

2021

MOT Pass Rate84.5%

Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce + Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate84.5%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Crafter Cr35 Startline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate84.5%

Transporter T32 Startline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate84.3%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

Arteon R-line Edition Tsi S-a

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate84.3%
Top failure: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Caddy C20 Commerce Tsi

2021

MOT Pass Rate84.0%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi S-a

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate83.7%

Phaeton

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate83.7%

Caddy C20 Commerce + Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate83.6%

UP

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate83.5%

Transporter Camper

0

MOT Pass Rate83.3%

T5

0–2012

MOT Pass Rate83.3%

Transporter T30 Trendline Tdi

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate83.3%

Transporter T30 H-ln Tdi 4m Sa

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate83.1%

Amarok

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate82.3%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Caddy Maxi C20 Comm Pro Tdi Sa

2021

MOT Pass Rate82.3%

Sharan

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate82.3%

Transporter Shuttle

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate81.8%

Westfalia

0

MOT Pass Rate81.8%

VAN

0

MOT Pass Rate81.7%

California

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate81.5%

California Beach Tour Tdi S-a

2021

MOT Pass Rate81.1%

T2 Brazilian Campervan

0

MOT Pass Rate80.8%

T-roc

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate80.7%

Jetta

0–2018

MOT Pass Rate80.7%

Transporter T28 Trendline Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate80.6%

Touareg

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate80.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Passat

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate80.2%

Bora

0–2008

MOT Pass Rate80.1%

Caravette

0

MOT Pass Rate80.0%

Grafter

0

MOT Pass Rate80.0%

Transporter T30 Startline Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate79.9%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

T-porter

0–2014

MOT Pass Rate79.9%

Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi

2021

MOT Pass Rate79.6%
Top failure: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

Transpoter

0

MOT Pass Rate79.5%

Crafter

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate79.5%

Tricycle

0

MOT Pass Rate79.4%

1500

0

MOT Pass Rate79.3%

Corrado

0–1996

MOT Pass Rate79.0%
Top failure: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

Pick Up

0

MOT Pass Rate78.9%

Motorcaravan

0

MOT Pass Rate78.8%

Tiguan

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate78.7%

Caravanette

0

MOT Pass Rate78.4%

Golf

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate78.2%

Unclassified

0

MOT Pass Rate78.2%

CC

0–2017

MOT Pass Rate78.0%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Pick-up

0

MOT Pass Rate77.8%

Auto-sleepers

0

MOT Pass Rate76.9%

Microbus

0

MOT Pass Rate76.8%

Tr-porter

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate76.6%

Panel Van

0

MOT Pass Rate76.5%

Polo Tsi

0

MOT Pass Rate76.5%

Karmann Ghia

0

MOT Pass Rate76.2%

Type2

0

MOT Pass Rate76.0%

T2 Brazillian Campervan

0

MOT Pass Rate75.8%

Buggy

0

MOT Pass Rate75.7%

Type 2

0

MOT Pass Rate75.6%

Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

0

MOT Pass Rate75.0%

Mini Bus

0

MOT Pass Rate75.0%

Transporter Campervan

0

MOT Pass Rate75.0%

Touran

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate75.0%

EOS

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate74.9%

Caddy

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate74.8%

Scirocco

0–2018

MOT Pass Rate74.3%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

Arteon Se Tdi

0–2020

MOT Pass Rate74.3%

Transporter T32 Trendline Tdi

0

MOT Pass Rate73.7%

T25 Camper

0

MOT Pass Rate73.5%

VW

0

MOT Pass Rate73.3%

Motor Caravan

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate73.2%

T2

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate73.2%

Tnsporter

0

MOT Pass Rate72.9%

Camping

0

MOT Pass Rate72.7%

Carravelle

0

MOT Pass Rate72.7%

Combi

0

MOT Pass Rate72.7%

T2 Campervan

0

MOT Pass Rate72.7%

Lupo

0–2006

MOT Pass Rate72.6%

Taro

0

MOT Pass Rate72.4%

Motor Home

0

MOT Pass Rate71.6%

BUS

0

MOT Pass Rate71.4%

Camper Van

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate71.3%

Campervan

0–1990

MOT Pass Rate71.0%

Beetle

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate70.8%

Polo

0–2023

MOT Pass Rate70.7%

T4

0–1997

MOT Pass Rate70.6%

Golf Tdi

0

MOT Pass Rate70.6%

Karmann

0

MOT Pass Rate70.6%

Transporter

0–2024

MOT Pass Rate70.3%

Carravette

0

MOT Pass Rate70.0%

Scirocco Tsi

0

MOT Pass Rate70.0%

Trasporter

0

MOT Pass Rate70.0%

T25

0–1991

MOT Pass Rate69.4%

Caravan

0

MOT Pass Rate69.2%

Shuttle

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate68.7%

Camper

0–2015

MOT Pass Rate68.6%

Caravelle

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate68.2%

Vanagon

0–1990

MOT Pass Rate68.2%

Campa

0

MOT Pass Rate68.0%

Delivery Van

0–1979

MOT Pass Rate67.8%

FOX

0–2012

MOT Pass Rate67.3%
Top failure: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

Light Van

0

MOT Pass Rate66.7%

Minibus

0

MOT Pass Rate66.7%

Danbury

0

MOT Pass Rate64.7%

Caravell

0

MOT Pass Rate64.3%

LT

0–2012

MOT Pass Rate63.7%

.

0

MOT Pass Rate63.6%

Golf Gtd

0

MOT Pass Rate63.6%

Passat Tdi

0

MOT Pass Rate63.2%

Transporter T32 Tr-line Tdi 4m

0

MOT Pass Rate63.0%

T3

0

MOT Pass Rate62.5%

Urban Fox

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate61.0%

Type 25

0–1990

MOT Pass Rate59.6%
Top failure: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected

Kamper

0

MOT Pass Rate58.3%

Toureg

0

MOT Pass Rate57.9%

Transporter T30 Tdi

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate56.0%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Motorhome

0–1998

MOT Pass Rate55.6%

T2 Camper Van

0

MOT Pass Rate54.5%

Derby

0

MOT Pass Rate52.6%

Santana

0

MOT Pass Rate50.0%

Volkswagen MOT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Volkswagen MOT checks and reliability.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Volkswagen?
The average MOT pass rate across all Volkswagen models is 85.7%. This is based on 2,168 data sets covering 502 models.
How many Volkswagen models have MOT data available?
We have MOT reliability data for 502 Volkswagen models, including pass rates, common failure points, and mileage statistics.
What are the most reliable Volkswagen models?
The most reliable Volkswagen models by MOT pass rate are: Arteon-3h (100.0%), Arteon R-line Ed Tdi Scr Sa (100.0%), Crafter (2eke1) (100.0%). View each model page for detailed failure analysis.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen?
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What are common MOT failures on Volkswagen vehicles?
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