Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1982

63.9% pass rate

from 352 tests in 2020

(25% worse than other 1982 cars)

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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.

20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 5.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 5.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.28% fail on Switch
- 4.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.28% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.3% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.3% fail on Position lamp
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.28% fail on Switch
- 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors
14% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 1982 cars)
      - 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 1982 cars)
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 5.4% fail on Rbt
      - 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.28% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.57% fail on Valves
  - 0.28% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.85% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.85% fail on Load sensing valves (12 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.57% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.28% fail on Brake pads
- 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
- 0.28% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.28% fail on Servos
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.28% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
9.9% fail on Suspension
- 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.85% fail on Springs
  - 0.57% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.57% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.57% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.57% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.1% fail on Transmission
  - 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.3% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.85% fail on Hose
  - 0.85% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.28% fail on Pipe
  - 0.28% fail on System
- 1.4% fail on Chassis
  - 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.4% fail on Seats
  - 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.57% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.28% fail on Sub-frame condition
  - 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.28% fail on Doors
  - 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.28% fail on Door condition
- 0.28% fail on Floor
- 0.28% fail on Cabs
  - 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
9.1% fail on Visibility
- 5.7% fail on Washers
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 0.28% fail on Driver's view
8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 8.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 6.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.57% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.85% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.85% fail on Engine oil leaks
2.0% fail on Steering
- 2.0% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.0% fail on Steering rack
- 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.28% fail on Locking devices
1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.85% fail on Condition
  - 0.57% fail on Attachment
  - 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
1.7% fail on Tyres
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.57% fail on Condition
0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.85% fail on Registration plates
0.57% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.28% fail on Hubs
0.28% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.28% fail on Speedometer