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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2004
49.9% pass rate
from 26,086 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0038% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0038% fail on Leaf spring
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms (15% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0038% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.038% fail on Axles (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
    • 0.0038% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0038% fail on Suspension unit
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0038% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Switch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (31% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.015% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0038% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0038% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0038% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.061% fail on Noise suppression (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 13% fail on Brakes (5.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (18% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (13% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (25% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.100% fail on Cable
        • 0.061% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.100% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Master cylinder (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
      • 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Servos (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Leaks (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
      • 0.0077% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0038% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0038% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
        • 0.0038% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0038% fail on Belts
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Other passenger's door (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0038% fail on Hinge
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0077% fail on Catch
        • 0.0077% fail on Hinge
    • 0.85% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Body condition
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on System
      • 0.012% fail on Tank (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Boot lid condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.084% fail on Undertray
    • 0.077% fail on Seats (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's seat (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Cabs
      • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0077% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0038% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0038% fail on Access panel
    • 0.019% fail on Floor
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (9.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Requirements
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.0077% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0038% fail on Steering component
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Operation
    • 0.37% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Operation (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other components (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Pump
      • 0.0038% fail on Rams
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0077% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0077% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.0077% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0077% fail on Doors
      • 0.0038% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0038% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0077% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0038% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0038% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0038% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0038% fail on Speedometer
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