2019 Volkswagen e-Golf · 9,968 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf reliability
2019 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 e-Golf years (9,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen e-Golfs: 12.4%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen e-Golfs: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,175
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,968
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.78%
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 2.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.15%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.6%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.18%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.25%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.4%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen e-Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?
2019 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 e-Golf years (9,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.61% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf shows 30,175 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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