2020 Volkswagen e-Golf · 5,078 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen e-Golf reliability
2020 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 e-Golf years (5,078 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen e-Golfs: 12.4%)
- 11.7%
- 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 3
- 26,901
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,078
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.9% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Suspension1.1%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Brakes0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.88%
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 1.52%
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 1.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.67%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.45%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Windscreen washers not working 0.41%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.33%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.31%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.26%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?
2020 Volkswagen e-Golfs fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 e-Golf years (5,078 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.88% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf shows 26,901 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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