Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1993

63.3% pass rate

from 384 tests in 2021

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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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Brakes
- 9.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 1993 cars)
      - 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
  - 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt
      - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.52% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.26% fail on Brake pads
- 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.52% fail on Lever
- 0.52% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.52% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp
- 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.78% fail on Horn
  - 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.26% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.26% fail on Position lamp
- 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.26% fail on Switch
11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 10% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (200% worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
10% fail on Suspension
- 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Springs
  - 1.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.0% fail on Coil spring
- 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
- 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.78% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.26% fail on Axles
  - 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.8% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Hose
  - 0.26% fail on Pipe
  - 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.3% fail on Transmission
  - 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.3% fail on Joints
- 1.3% fail on Seats
  - 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
- 1.0% fail on Doors
  - 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.26% fail on Chassis
  - 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.26% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Body condition
- 0.26% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.26% fail on Boot lid condition
6.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Washers
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
3.6% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.1% fail on Steering rack
- 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.78% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.26% fail on Other components
    - 0.26% fail on Steering component
  - 0.26% fail on Locking devices
- 0.26% fail on Power steering
  - 0.26% fail on Operation
  - 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.26% fail on Steering column
3.1% fail on Tyres
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.26% fail on Condition
1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
0.52% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.52% fail on Attachment
0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.26% fail on Speedometer