2015 Volkswagen Golf · 235,784 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2015 Volkswagen Golfs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Golf years (235,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 66,098
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 235,784
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension3.3%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.65%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.13%
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 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (14.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.13%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Golfs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Golf years (235,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.62% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Golf shows 66,098 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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