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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1986
63.2% pass rate
from 397 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 1986 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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Horn (200% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.3% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.25% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.50% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on Hose
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Catch
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.50% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.50% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition (81% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.76% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.50% fail on Speedometer

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