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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.7% pass rate
from 66,981 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (7.5% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Indirect vision devices (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen (72% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Window
    • 0.052% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Individual direction indicators (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0015% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.036% fail on Horn
      • 0.0075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0060% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Position lamps (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Position lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0015% fail on Switch
    • 0.0030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Switch
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.0045% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0030% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0015% fail on Valves
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0060% fail on Other components
    • 0.0015% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0015% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0015% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0015% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.70% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.043% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Macpherson strut (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (18% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0015% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0030% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.076% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0030% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Joints
    • 0.019% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Hose
      • 0.0015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0015% fail on System
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0015% fail on Panel
    • 0.0075% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Other passenger's door (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0075% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0030% fail on Seats (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0015% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0015% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.067% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0030% fail on Electronic power steering
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