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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1982
67.8% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
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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 1982 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 1982 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.3% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 1982 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1982 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.71% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.71% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.35% fail on Servos
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 1982 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1982 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Pipe
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Panel
    • 0.35% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 7.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1982 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.35% fail on Requirements
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.35% fail on Speedometer

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