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Volkswagen Golf Au MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Golf Au. Check any Golf Au by registration number below.

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98.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.8%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Au — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Au has an average MOT pass rate of 98.5%, which is 12.8 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Au is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Au, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Golf Au performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2015

Based on 63 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2014

Based on 85 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2013

Based on 102 vehicles

99.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Golf Au

Volkswagen Golf Au — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Au MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Au?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Au is 98.5% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Au?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Au reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 98.5%, the Volkswagen Golf Au is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Golf Au?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Golf Au?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Au: 128,175 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Au to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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