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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1987
65.0% pass rate
from 548 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 1987 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.91% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 5.1% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% worse than other 1987 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.73% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.91% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
        • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.18% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 0.73% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.73% fail on Door condition
      • 0.55% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.91% fail on Chassis
      • 0.91% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.73% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.18% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.18% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 0.91% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.91% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.91% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.91% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 0.91% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
        • 0.18% fail on Steering component
    • 0.55% fail on Steering play
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.91% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.91% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.18% fail on Anchorages

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