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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1999
54.2% pass rate
from 5,119 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Springs (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.098% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (60% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Axle
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp (95% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.098% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.16% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (88% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (98% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (88% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Leaks (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.020% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (28% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.020% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.020% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks (61% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.078% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
      • 0.020% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
    • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.059% fail on Pipe
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
    • 0.39% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition (77% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.059% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.059% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.020% fail on Floor
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.078% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Steering (52% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (59% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
        • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Other components (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.039% fail on Pump
    • 0.43% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.020% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (40% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Airbags
      • 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
    • 0.020% fail on Hubs
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.020% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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