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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.7% pass rate
from 54,209 tests in 2021
(6.9% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (9.4% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (9.5% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (9.5% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0092% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0018% fail on Axles
      • 0.0018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Switch
    • 0.67% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies) (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.061% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0018% fail on Switch
    • 0.0018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (7.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (10.0% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (29% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0092% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (16% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.037% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.0037% fail on Pivot
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.052% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0055% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0055% fail on Valves
      • 0.0037% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (9.2% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (7.5% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type (60% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.100% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0092% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (9.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust system (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Transmission (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Joints (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0018% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.026% fail on Prop shafts (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
        • 0.0018% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on System (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Tank (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Hose
      • 0.0037% fail on Pipe (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Catch
        • 0.0018% fail on Hinge
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
      • 0.0018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.013% fail on Seats (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Driver's seat (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Passenger's seat (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0092% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0092% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0055% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0037% fail on Engine mounting condition (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Load security
      • 0.0055% fail on Access panel (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0018% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0018% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0055% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0018% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0074% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0037% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.065% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Sound deadening material (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0055% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
        • 0.0018% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0018% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0018% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0092% fail on Steering play (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Power steering (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Operation
      • 0.0018% fail on Other components
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