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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1997
60.7% pass rate
from 1,487 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (98% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.067% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.81% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (85% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (91% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.067% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.067% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.067% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.067% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.067% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.067% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.067% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.067% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.067% fail on Leaks
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (53% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.87% fail on Body (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.067% fail on System
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.067% fail on Hinge
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.54% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.067% fail on Cabs
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Spark ignition (34% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (31% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.40% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.34% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.067% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.067% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (39% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.067% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.067% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.067% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas (48% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.067% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (47% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.067% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
  • 0.067% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.067% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.067% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.067% fail on Anchorages

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