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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1988
63.3% pass rate
from 765 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 1988 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.26% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.52% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Leaks
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission (99% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Catch
    • 1.6% fail on Seats (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Pipe
      • 0.52% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.52% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.13% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Axle (15 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.13% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.26% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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