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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1995
58.3% pass rate
from 774 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 1995 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps (74% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp (85% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (84% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Springs
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.52% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.13% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (200% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.90% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.39% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.9% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Other body component
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 0.65% fail on Seats
      • 0.65% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Floor
    • 0.26% fail on Undertray (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (62% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (98% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Airbags (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (67% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (94% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates

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