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Euro NCAP

All our cars go through a comprehensive programme of crash tests, before they are launched onto the market. 

We also welcome Euro NCAP's tough independent crash tests which are carried out on many of our cars. Euro NCAP aims to encourage manufacturers⁠ to go further and make their cars even safer.

Who are Euro NCAP?

Euro NCAP (The European New Car Assessment Programme) is a respected motoring standards body that carries out tough crash tests on new cars. These include front and side impact crash tests and assessments of child protection and pedestrian safety. The aim is to give drivers - and the motoring industry - a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Euro NCAP is backed by five European governments, the European Commission and motoring and consumer organisations in every EU country. It is seen as one of the most important benchmarks for the passive safety of cars today.

So if you want to know the safety performance of your current car - or one you are thinking of buying - this is where to look.

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How do we perform?

The latest tests carried out by Euro NCAP awarded many of our cars with a maximum 5-star overall safety rating.

The number of stars reflects how well the car performs in Euro NCAP tests, but it is also influenced by what safety equipment the vehicle manufacturer is offering in each market.  So a high number of stars shows not only that the test result was good, but also that safety equipment on the tested model is readily available to all consumers in Europe.  The star rating goes beyond the legal requirements and not all new vehicles need to undergo Euro NCAP tests.  A car that just meets the minimum legal demands would not be eligible for any stars.  This also means that a car which is rated poorly is not necessarily unsafe, but it is not as safe as its competitors that were rated better.

To see the full details of each test visit the Euro NCAPOpens an external link website

What does that mean for you?

Safety will always be a vital factor when you come to choose a new car. So checking your new Volkswagen's Euro NCAP rating will give you extra peace of mind.

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If you have any questions about Euro NCAP, your local Volkswagen Retailer is here to help. They’ll be happy to answer your queries.

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