MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
90.2%
pass rate
↑ 6.8% vs last year
1,973 tests
87.4%
pass rate
↑ 6.9% vs last year
18,310 tests
Reliability Trend
💡 Both models have been improving, with the Tesla Model 3 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 | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen E-golf |
|---|
| 2023 | 96.5% | — |
| 2022 | 89.7% | — |
| 2021 | 94.8% | 94.2% |
| 2020 | 83.0% | 87.3% |
| 2019 | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| 2018 | — | 86.6% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
