What year Volkswagen Golf Cl 4 E is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1989 Volkswagen Golf Cl 4 E has the highest pass rate at 54.2%, out of 3,744 vehicles tested.

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

The most common Volkswagen Golf Cl 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 Cl 4 E — Reliability by Year

23,340 vehicles · MOT data 1985–1991 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volkswagen Golf Cl 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 →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1991	—	—	232
1990	—	—	1,667
1989	54.2%	154,673 mi	3,744
1988	—	—	6,702
1987	—	—	5,986
1986	—	—	4,703
1985	—	—	306

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