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

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73.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.4%

vs Volkswagen Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen VW — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen VW has an average MOT pass rate of 73.3%, which is 12.4 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your VW on the road.

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

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Based on 15 vehicles

73.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

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 VW

Volkswagen VW — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen VW MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen VW?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen VW is 73.3% 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 VW?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen VW reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.3%, the Volkswagen VW is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen VW?
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 VW?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen VW: 80,732 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used VW to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Volkswagen VW's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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