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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.9% pass rate
from 35,922 tests in 2021
(5.8% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0056% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Springs (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.097% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Axles (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0056% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0028% fail on Other components
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.9% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0084% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Switch
      • 0.0028% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0028% fail on Arm
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies) (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Switch (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0056% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0056% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Drive shaft (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Belts
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.89% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0028% fail on Pillar
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0028% fail on Hinge
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Catch
        • 0.0028% fail on Hinge
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
      • 0.0084% fail on Tank (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on System
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Boot lid (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.042% fail on Seats (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Cabs
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.011% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0028% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.0028% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0084% fail on Floor
    • 0.0028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0028% fail on Other towbar components
  • 12% fail on Brakes (9.2% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance (9.9% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance (22% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Cable (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Lever
        • 0.0056% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0056% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0056% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic braking system (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Leaks (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Brake fluid (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Valves
      • 0.0056% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0056% fail on Reservoirs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
      • 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0028% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.0028% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0028% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0028% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0028% fail on Condition
    • 0.0028% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Emission control equipment (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Catalytic converter (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.056% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0056% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0028% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Undertray (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (13% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0056% fail on Window
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0056% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0056% fail on Locking devices (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Other components
        • 0.0028% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.56% fail on Electronic power steering (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.067% fail on Power steering (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Pipes and hoses (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Pump
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Hubs
  • 0.0084% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0056% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0028% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0028% fail on Speed limiter
  • 0.0028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0028% fail on Doors
      • 0.0028% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0028% fail on Anchorages
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