Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1994
60.9% pass rate
from 476 tests in 2021
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.63% fail on Valves (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.21% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Axles
      • 0.42% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.21% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.63% fail on Drive shaft (17 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.84% fail on Seats
      • 0.84% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.42% fail on Panel
    • 0.42% fail on Floor
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.21% fail on Load security
      • 0.21% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.21% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pump
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Steering column
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.21% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.21% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment

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