Volkswagen models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 90,509 | 50% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 45,527 | 42.9% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 38,485 | 46.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 14,830 | 67.3% |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 8,624 | 36.4% |
| Volkswagen Touran | 4,429 | 46.2% |
| Volkswagen UP | 4,032 | 63.5% |
| Volkswagen CC | 3,740 | 39.5% |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 3,474 | 87.9% |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2,695 | 44.7% |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 2,334 | 46.7% |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 2,154 | 43.2% |
Models with at least 2,000 initial tests in 2025.
Where Volkswagen cars fail
| Category | Volkswagen | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and suspension | 19.2% | 18.5% |
| Wheels and tyres | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| Side slip (wheel alignment) test | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| Lighting and electrical | 13.6% | 17.6% |
| Brake performance test | 10.4% | 11.7% |
| Headlight aim test | 10.2% | 9.3% |
Share of tests with at least one defect in each category. What each category covers · pre-NCT checklist.
Other makes
| Make | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 227,840 | 50.6% |
| Ford | 174,701 | 45.1% |
| Nissan | 116,484 | 44.4% |
| Audi | 108,134 | 54.1% |
| Hyundai | 101,155 | 51.6% |
| BMW | 93,340 | 53.4% |
| Škoda | 80,400 | 56.5% |
| Renault | 68,249 | 43.6% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 64,690 | 53.5% |
| Kia | 58,797 | 51% |
| Peugeot | 57,456 | 44.7% |
| Opel | 54,979 | 47.7% |
All 34 makes · best and worst cars · pass rate by car age
Most-tested models in Ireland
Busiest NCT centres
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest, free visual retest.
How to book
ncts.ie, phone and the priority list.
Retest rules
Book within 21 days, finish within 30.
How often
At 4 years, every 2 years, then yearly from 10.
What to bring
Documents and quick checks before the test.
NCT waiting times
Days to the next free test, by centre.
Volkswagen NCT questions
What is the Volkswagen NCT pass rate?
In 2025, 49.5% of Volkswagen cars passed the NCT at the first attempt (114,761 of 231,807 initial tests), compared with 49.3% for all cars.
Which Volkswagen model has the best NCT pass rate?
Among Volkswagen models with at least 2,000 tests, the T-Roc did best (87.9%). Remember that newer models are usually younger cars, which pass more often.
Does the make of a car decide whether it passes?
Not on its own. Age, mileage and maintenance matter more, and the RSA warns its figures do not account for them. Use these numbers to know what to check, not to predict a result.
Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial tests only. Reviewed 2 October 2026.