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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.2% pass rate
from 50,501 tests in 2021
(5.7% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joints (12% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0099% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring (13% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0020% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0020% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0020% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.048% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0059% fail on Axles (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Stub axle
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (6.9% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0020% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Reversing lamps (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamp switch (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Horn (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Battery(ies) (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Position lamps (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0020% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0020% fail on Switch
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (4.3% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (6.1% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (14% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (30% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0099% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9.8% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (16% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance (15% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (15% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (17% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (25% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.085% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Cable (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
        • 0.0020% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0020% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0020% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pedal (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Flexible brake hoses (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0040% fail on Servos
      • 0.0020% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.036% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0079% fail on Servos
      • 0.0040% fail on Operation
      • 0.0020% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0099% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0099% fail on Other components
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (7.0% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type (45% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0020% fail on Window
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0059% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.0079% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0020% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on System
      • 0.0040% fail on Tank (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0040% fail on Catch
        • 0.0040% fail on Hinge
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0079% fail on Hinge (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Catch
        • 0.0020% fail on Hinge
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.0040% fail on Body condition
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0020% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.018% fail on Seats (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger's seat (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0040% fail on Load security
      • 0.0040% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0040% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0020% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0020% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0020% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0020% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0020% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0099% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0040% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0020% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (19% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0040% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0099% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Sound deadening material (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.087% fail on Fluid leaks (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Engine oil leaks (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Other leaks (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (19% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0079% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0020% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0099% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0079% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.069% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0020% fail on Other components
        • 0.0020% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0040% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0020% fail on Operation
    • 0.0020% fail on Steering wheel
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