2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,311 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 31.1% | 408 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.3% | 82 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 72 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 707 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 480 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 108 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Golf E-Hybrid S-A
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-As pass their MOT?
93.6% of the 1,311 2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Golf E-Hybrid S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.1%).
Does the 2022 Golf E-Hybrid S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,311 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.