MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
82.8%
pass rate
↑ 1.5% vs last year
183,346 tests
87.4%
pass rate
↑ 6.9% vs last year
18,310 tests
Reliability Trend
💡 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 | Nissan Leaf | Volkswagen E-golf |
|---|
| 2023 | 95.6% | — |
| 2022 | 94.1% | — |
| 2021 | 92.1% | 94.2% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 87.3% |
| 2019 | 89.4% | 87.5% |
| 2018 | 87.7% | 86.6% |
| 2017 | 85.2% | — |
| 2016 | 80.8% | — |
| 2015 | 78.1% | — |
| 2014 | 74.1% | — |
| 2013 | 72.5% | — |
| 2012 | 78.3% | — |
| 2011 | 77.1% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
