Volkswagen Golf Plus MOT Check

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

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93.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Plus — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Plus has an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, which is 7.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Plus is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Golf Plus is around 103,115 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Golf Plus, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Plus, 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 Plus performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 103 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2013

Based on 1,486 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2012

Based on 2,706 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

2011

Based on 4,079 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

2010

Based on 4,278 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2009

Based on 5,704 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2008

Based on 5,915 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2007

Based on 6,864 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2006

Based on 7,111 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2005

Based on 5,826 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

0

Based on 14 vehicles

71.4%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

Typical Mileage — Volkswagen Golf Plus

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Golf Plus.

At 3 Years

54,100

miles

At 5 Years

103,115

miles

At 10 Years

136,753

miles

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 Plus

Volkswagen Golf Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Plus MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Plus?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 93.5% 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 Plus?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Volkswagen Golf Plus reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, the Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 Plus?

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 Plus?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Plus: 132,438 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Plus to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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