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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2008
61.5% pass rate
from 51,798 tests in 2021
(5.8% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (7.5% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Springs
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0039% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Sub-frame (98% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0058% fail on Axles (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0019% fail on Levelling valve
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0019% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0019% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Position lamp (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
      • 0.0019% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0077% fail on Hazard warning (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Switch (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0019% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0019% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (6.0% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (16% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8.5% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (9.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs (24% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.064% fail on Cable (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
        • 0.0077% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0058% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0039% fail on Rod
        • 0.0019% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.0019% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pedal (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Valves
      • 0.0019% fail on Servos
      • 0.0019% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.023% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0077% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0058% fail on Servos
      • 0.0019% fail on Operation
    • 0.0097% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0097% fail on Other components
    • 0.0039% fail on Hand operated control valves (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0019% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Belts
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Doors (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Catch
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Body (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.10% fail on Panel (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
      • 0.014% fail on System
      • 0.0077% fail on Tank (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Chassis (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Chassis condition (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Boot lid condition (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Load security (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0097% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Access panel
      • 0.0019% fail on Loading door
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.015% fail on Seats (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Passenger's seat (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Driver's seat (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0058% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0019% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0019% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0019% fail on Floor
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (5.2% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (6.0% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (10% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type (45% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (7.3% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (11% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0097% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0039% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0039% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0097% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.098% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0019% fail on Window
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.87% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0039% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0039% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
        • 0.0039% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0019% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Power steering (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0039% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0019% fail on Hubs
  • 0.0097% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0058% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0039% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0039% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0039% fail on Doors
      • 0.0039% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0019% fail on Speedometer
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