Volkswagen Golf E Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Golf E car check
Is the Volkswagen Golf E reliable? We analysed 696 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Golf E is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Golf E.
Volkswagen Golf E — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Golf E — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1390cc
- Power
- 75 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 14 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 31.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 51.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2198
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 161 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Volkswagen Golf E Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Golf E. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Golf E Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Golf E owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Golf E Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Golf E MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Golf E Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf E THIS CAR | 74.1% | 696 | 107,762 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Skoda Superb S Greenline II TDI | 87.2% | 467 | 143,314 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Golf E sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Golf EShould you buy a used Volkswagen Golf E?
The Volkswagen Golf E has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% across 696 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Volkswagen Golf E owner drives around 3,988 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.