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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1998
54.6% pass rate
from 2,294 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (41% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.96% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.087% fail on Leaks (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Servos
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.087% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.044% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.087% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 2.4% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
        • 0.044% fail on Hinge
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.74% fail on Body (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.61% fail on Chassis (51% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Chassis condition (50% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (73% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Floor
    • 0.044% fail on Towbar
      • 0.044% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (82% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (36% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (29% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Steering play
      • 0.087% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.044% fail on Steering column
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.044% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.044% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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