MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
88.8%
pass rate
↑ 3.7% vs last year
94,272 tests
87.4%
pass rate
↑ 6.9% vs last year
18,310 tests
Reliability Trend
BMW I3 ↑ 3.0% over 4 years
↑ Improving 💡 Both models have been improving, with the Volkswagen E-golf gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | BMW I3 | Volkswagen E-golf |
|---|
| 2022 | 92.9% | — |
| 2021 | 89.2% | 94.2% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 87.3% |
| 2019 | 89.7% | 87.5% |
| 2018 | 89.9% | 86.6% |
| 2017 | 89.1% | — |
| 2016 | 88.1% | — |
| 2015 | 86.6% | — |
| 2014 | 87.5% | — |
| 2013 | 87.8% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
