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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km. Check any Golf Variant 1km by registration number below.

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93.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.8%

vs Volkswagen Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km has an average MOT pass rate of 93.4%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Variant 1km is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km, 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 Variant 1km performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 60 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2012

Based on 178 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2011

Based on 221 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

167k mi

2010

Based on 224 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2009

Based on 242 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2008

Based on 263 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

242k mi

2007

Based on 122 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% 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

Volkswagen Crafter

90.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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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 Variant 1km

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km is 93.4% 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 Variant 1km?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.4%, the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km 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 Variant 1km?
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 Variant 1km?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km: 184,956 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Variant 1km to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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