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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.9% pass rate
from 6,296 tests in 2020
(14% 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.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (6.9% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (4.1% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm (12% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (50% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (44% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage (38% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (15% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames (1.6% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.60% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut (0.24% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Axles (89% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Axle (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component (18% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component (21% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (8.3% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (10% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5.8% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (9.9% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (9.9% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (27% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters (6.4% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Switch (37% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (16% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment (26% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Battery(ies) (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Horn (11% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Electrical wiring (23% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (17% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (17% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (13% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp (85% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Switch (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (48% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Main beam tell-tale (0.57% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 16% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (11% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (32% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (34% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (53% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (98% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Linkage (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pivot
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Flexible brake hoses (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (89% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (47% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control (5.3% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Lever (5.5% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems (0.89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid (0.24% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.032% fail on Load sensing valves (87% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition (30% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions (72% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (38% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Emission control equipment (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.016% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.064% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks (6.7% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks (8.3% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks (8.7% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.16% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Undertray (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sound deadening material (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (8.8% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (18% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission (15% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (10.0% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Joints (13% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Prop shafts (77% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door (24% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure (58% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.48% fail on Body (33% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Panel (80% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component (12% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system (23% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (10% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Tank (21% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on System (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.33% fail on Seats (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Passenger's seat (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Floor (11% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Boot lid (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Boot lid condition (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers (58% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting (36% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (5.5% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear (72% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors (76% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Driver's view (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass (7.0% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen (9.9% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (44% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (60% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type (22% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (95% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end (22% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other components (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Steering linkage (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.016% fail on Components
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Steering box
    • 0.59% fail on Power steering (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other components (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses (15% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rams (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
    • 0.40% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Steering wheel (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering shaft
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (50% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition (5.4% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Drivers airbag (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (8.0% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (8.3% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (5.9% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment (0.97% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition (24% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Speedometer (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belt installation check (71% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Anchorages (160% worse than other 1999 cars)

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