Volkswagen MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 20 Volkswagen models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Volkswagen MOT Reliability Overview
Across 20 models with sufficient test data, Volkswagen vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 27.0%. This puts Volkswagen below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Volkswagen model for MOT is 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 models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Volkswagen MOT FAQs
Are Volkswagen cars reliable for MOT?
Volkswagen has 20 models in our database. Volkswagen vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Volkswagen model is best for MOT?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has the lowest MOT failure rate at 8.5%, making it the most reliable Volkswagen model in our dataset. See full Volkswagen T-Roc MOT data.
Which Volkswagen model fails MOT most?
The Volkswagen Bora has the highest failure rate at 41.3%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Volkswagen Bora MOT data.
How can I predict if my Volkswagen will pass its MOT?
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