2018 Volkswagen e-Golf · 1,153 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen e-Golf reliability
2018 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 e-Golf years (1,153 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen e-Golfs: 12.4%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen e-Golfs: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,948
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,153
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.7% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Suspension2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes0.4%
- Wheels0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.82%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.95%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (12.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.55%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?
2018 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 e-Golf years (1,153 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.17% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.91% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf shows 36,948 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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