Volkswagen MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 20 Volkswagen models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Volkswagen Recorded MOT Overview
Across 20 included model groups, Volkswagen has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 26.7% from 12,543,381 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Volkswagen model groups belongs to the Volkswagen T-Roc with a 8.5% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Volkswagen Bora at 41.3%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Volkswagen Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Bora | 41.3% | 31,773 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 39.9% | 211,274 |
| Volkswagen Lupo | 39.4% | 30,390 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 33.4% | 67,646 |
| Volkswagen EOS | 32.9% | 61,674 |
| Volkswagen Touran | 31.7% | 333,633 |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 31.1% | 1,313,901 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 30.9% | 2,669,893 |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 29.3% | 631,017 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 28.2% | 874,276 |
| Volkswagen Corrado | 27.4% | 6,660 |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 27.4% | 212,069 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 25.1% | 3,985,539 |
| Volkswagen Sharan | 25.0% | 152,954 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 22.0% | 178,026 |
| Volkswagen Amarok | 20.3% | 102,536 |
| Volkswagen UP | 17.3% | 495,804 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 16.5% | 931,028 |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 11.8% | 27,960 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 8.5% | 225,328 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Volkswagen MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Volkswagen MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 20 included Volkswagen model groups is 26.7%, based on 12,543,381 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Volkswagen model group has the lowest rate?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has the lowest MOT failure rate at 8.5% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Volkswagen T-Roc MOT data.
Which Volkswagen model fails MOT most?
The Volkswagen Bora has the highest failure rate at 41.3% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Volkswagen Bora MOT data.
How can I assess a Volkswagen before its MOT?
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