Volkswagen Golf Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.




Check the reliability of your Volkswagen Golf
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Service history
Dealer & service records
MOT records
Past & current MOT data
Write-off check
Check for insurance write-offs
Finance check
Outstanding finance & theft checks
| Year | Fuel | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Pe | 667 | 5191 |
| 85 | Pe | 669 | 6628 |
| 89 | Pe | 666 | 986 |
| 86 | Pe | 678 | 5123 |
| 92 | Pe | 623 | 544 |
| 97 | Di | 504 | 1015 |
| 99 | Di | 467 | 1480 |
| 94 | Pe | 582 | 776 |
| 96 | Pe | 551 | 1582 |
| 12 | Pe | 667 | 15463 |
| — | Di | 414 | 11219 |
| 97 | Pe | 480 | 4458 |
| 19 | Pe | 817 | 10253 |
| 15 | Pe | 750 | 26024 |
| 10 | Pe | 601 | 8607 |
| 9 | Pe | 493 | 14357 |
| 1 | Di | 410 | 13259 |
| 5 | Pe | 425 | 19001 |
| 17 | Pe | 796 | 20602 |
| 2 | Di | 407 | 14375 |
| 3 | Di | 409 | 15323 |
| — | Pe | 441 | 20098 |
| 3 | Pe | 436 | 20590 |
| 16 | Pe | 784 | 28320 |
| 9 | Di | 473 | 21355 |
| 12 | Di | 580 | 29147 |
| 14 | Di | 607 | 36075 |
| 18 | Di | 745 | 11508 |
| 16 | Di | 724 | 20739 |
| 15 | Di | 695 | 27221 |
| 18 | HyEl(C | 769 | 1759 |
| 17 | HyEl(C | 724 | 1352 |
| 15 | HyEl(C | 692 | 784 |
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
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Volkswagen Golf Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
Look up a registration or a VIN.