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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1985
64.6% pass rate
from 288 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 1985 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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 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 Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.5% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1985 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1985 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.35% fail on Servos
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Drive shaft
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seats (200% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe
      • 0.69% fail on Hose
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Bumpers (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Bracket
    • 0.35% fail on Floor
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (14 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.69% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
    • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Speedometer (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.69% fail on Attachment

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