What year Volkswagen Golf 4 E is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1987 Volkswagen Golf 4 E has the highest pass rate at 83.3%, out of 129 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volkswagen Golf 4 E MOT failures?

The most common Volkswagen Golf 4 E MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Volkswagen Golf 4 E — Reliability by Year

6,378 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1991 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volkswagen Golf 4 E was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1987

83.3% pass rate · 129 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1991

75.0% pass rate · 510 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1991	75.0%	146,503 mi	510
1990	—	—	1,366
1989	—	—	2,144
1988	—	—	2,229
1987	83.3%	186,309 mi	129

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