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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1992
64.9% pass rate
from 670 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.60% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.60% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.45% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.30% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.45% fail on Switch
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.30% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.90% fail on Springs
      • 0.90% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.90% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.30% fail on Axles
      • 0.30% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.90% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.75% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.75% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering component
    • 0.60% fail on Steering play
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.45% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.30% fail on Speedometer

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