Volkswagen E-Golf reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen E-Golf is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 102 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 244 of 442, and 13.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (3.5% of tests).
Ranked 244 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 6,526 Volkswagen E-Golfs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 13.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen E-Golf is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 11.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
13.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
11.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,100
Typical age at test: 4 years
Volkswagen E-Golf MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen E-Golf MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8% of tests
- Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7% of tests
What the Volkswagen E-Golf fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.3% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Visibility | 1.9% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Suspension | 1.8% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.3% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Brakes | 0.5% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 98% less often |
How much is road tax on a Volkswagen E-Golf?
Any Volkswagen E-Golf first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volkswagen E-Golf reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Volkswagen E-Golf is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 102 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen E-Golf?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 3.5% of tests. It fails on tyres and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen E-Golf?
Any Volkswagen E-Golf first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Volkswagen E-Golfs fail their MOT?
13.7% of Volkswagen E-Golfs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 11.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen E-Golf combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.