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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

59.8% pass rate
from 7,545 tests in 2017
(38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual lamps (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.093% fail on Switch
    • 5.0% fail on Position lamps (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Front lamps (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Rear lamps (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Fog lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Tell tale (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.066% fail on Switch
      • 0.013% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.0% fail on Horn (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Battery (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Lamp (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Switch (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical wiring (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 16% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Rear wheels (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Front wheels (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.013% fail on Gradient hand brake
    • 7.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Components (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Hoses (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Pipes (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.066% fail on Servos
        • 0.040% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.66% fail on Leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Hub components (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.093% fail on Brake back plates (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Wheel cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.91% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
        • 0.32% fail on Condition
        • 0.12% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.25% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.24% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.23% fail on Cable (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Pipes (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Hoses
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.040% fail on ABS
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.013% fail on Additional braking devices
  • 16% fail on Suspension (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Prescribed areas (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Component mounting (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Subframe mounting (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Spring mounting (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Front drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Couplings (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shafts
    • 4.3% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Front
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Location
    • 0.81% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
      • 0.093% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.066% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.040% fail on Presence
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
      • 0.040% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.066% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.027% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.040% fail on Leaf springs (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.013% fail on Shackle
        • 0.013% fail on Anchor
      • 0.013% fail on Securing bolts
    • 0.040% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.027% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.040% fail on Axles (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Axle beam
      • 0.013% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.013% fail on Clearance
    • 0.027% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.027% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on General condition
  • 12% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Emissions (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on System (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Cap
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Tank (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hose
    • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Driver's view of the road (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (14% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seats (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drivers (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Passengers (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Passengers other (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Drivers (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Passengers front (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Body condition
    • 0.81% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis
    • 0.33% fail on Speedometer (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mountings (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Load security
      • 0.040% fail on Tailgate (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Bootlid
      • 0.013% fail on Access panel
    • 0.053% fail on Body security
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering system (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Free play
        • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
        • 0.027% fail on Steering component
        • 0.013% fail on Steering pivot point
      • 0.013% fail on Steering damper
    • 0.34% fail on Steering operation (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering control
      • 0.17% fail on Steering column
      • 0.080% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.027% fail on Steering lock
      • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.027% fail on Drive system
    • 0.20% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
    • 0.066% fail on Valve stem
  • 2.6% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Requirements (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Installation check
        • 0.013% fail on Anchorage's
    • 0.013% fail on Supplementary restraint systems
      • 0.013% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Registration plates and VIN (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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