Volkswagen Golf MOT Results
Registered in 200252.1% pass rate
from 46,377 tests in 2017
(3.3% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(8.1% better than other 2002 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Position lamps
(13% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Front lamps (15% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Rear lamps (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.075% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0022% fail on Switch
- 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (13% better than other 2002 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (29% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp (17% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (58% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.037% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0065% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.017% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0043% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0022% fail on Dipswitch
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1.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.6% fail on Fog lamp (10% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Tell tale
- 0.013% fail on Switch
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Individual lamps (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on All direction indicators (61% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Switch (84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Tell tales
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Battery (31% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Horn (44% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Hazard warning
(28% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Switch
- 0.054% fail on Lamp (40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Tell tale
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.091% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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8.3% fail on
Position lamps
(13% worse than other 2002 cars)
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20% fail on
Suspension
(5.9% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(38% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Attachment (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(48% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
(48% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Constant velocity joints (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Couplings (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Drive shafts
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0.12% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(49% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
(48% worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Coil springs
(33% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Location (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Linkage condition (24% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.041% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Presence
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(39% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Front
- 0.31% fail on Rear (71% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
(24% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Macpherson strut
(24% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Sub-frames
(44% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Prescribed areas
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Component mounting (87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Subframe mounting (84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0022% fail on Spring mounting
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0.33% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.28% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.041% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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0.086% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (62% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
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0.063% fail on
Radius arms
(43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (46% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Attachment
- 0.0022% fail on Condition
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0.060% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.050% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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0.028% fail on
Axles
(57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Axle beam
- 0.0065% fail on Swivel joints/housing (77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0022% fail on Stub axle
- 0.024% fail on General condition
- 0.024% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0043% fail on
Fluid suspension
(89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0022% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0022% fail on Condition
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0.0022% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0022% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(38% worse than other 2002 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
(19% better than other 2002 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Brake performance
(19% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Rear wheels (9.5% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (17% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels (54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Brake imbalance (44% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested (52% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0022% fail on Parking brake operation
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3.9% fail on
Hub components
(21% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Brake pads (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake discs (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake calipers (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.011% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0022% fail on Brake drums
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3.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(51% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Components
(54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pipes (55% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Hoses (41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Reservoirs (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Cylinders (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Valves (99% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Leaks (29% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Operation (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (46% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Components
(54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on ABS (34% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Electronic stability system (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Parking brake
(55% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0022% fail on Fitment
- 0.42% fail on Restricted movement (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Components
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Pipes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Hoses
- 0.043% fail on Leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Operation
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0.17% fail on
Components
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Mechanical components
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Cable (58% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Linkage
- 0.0022% fail on Relay lever
- 0.0022% fail on Pivot
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0.14% fail on
Service brake control components
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Pedal
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.019% fail on Anti-slip (90% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Pedal
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0022% fail on Locking devices
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7.2% fail on
Brake performance
(19% better than other 2002 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(20% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (22% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Emissions (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.47% fail on
Fuel system
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.26% fail on System
- 0.11% fail on Cap (64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Pipe
- 0.030% fail on Tank (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Hose
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9.0% fail on
Tyres
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth (8.6% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Size/type
- 0.078% fail on Valve stem
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8.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(15% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (14% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Windscreen (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Mirrors (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0086% fail on Indirect vision devices
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8.0% fail on
Steering
(62% worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Steering system
(78% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Steering rack
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
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0.19% fail on
Free play
(69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering rack (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering arm (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Drag link end (45% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Other components
- 0.013% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.0022% fail on Steering component
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0.30% fail on
Power steering
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Other components (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Operation (47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Pipes and hoses (43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Drive system (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.013% fail on Pump
- 0.0065% fail on Rams
- 0.10% fail on Steering operation
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0.043% fail on
Steering control
(46% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.019% fail on Steering column
- 0.0065% fail on Locking devices (85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Prescribed areas
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7.7% fail on
Steering system
(78% worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(18% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Drivers
- 0.69% fail on Body condition (42% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Seats
- 0.17% fail on Drivers
- 0.071% fail on Passengers
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0.065% fail on
Vehicle structure
(88% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Load security
- 0.019% fail on Tailgate
- 0.017% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0043% fail on Access panel
- 0.0022% fail on Loading door
- 0.037% fail on Engine mountings (61% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Body security
- 0.0065% fail on Speedometer
- 0.0022% fail on Spare wheel
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2.3% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(47% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (18% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.85% fail on
Seat belts
(66% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Requirements (49% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Attachment
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0.0065% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0043% fail on Anchorage's
- 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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1.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(13% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate (13% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.58% fail on
Road Wheels
(27% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Attachment (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Condition
- 0.0022% fail on Halfshafts
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0.0022% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0022% fail on Towbar
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0.0022% fail on
Driving Controls and Speed Limiters
- 0.0022% fail on Speed limiter