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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2012
74.1% pass rate
from 54,075 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (9.7% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Springs (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0018% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.0018% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0018% fail on Torsion bar
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Suspension arm (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0037% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0055% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0037% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0018% fail on Axles
      • 0.0018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (8.2% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Horn (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Position lamp (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Switch
    • 0.0055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0037% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0018% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0018% fail on Switch
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0055% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0018% fail on Pivot
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0074% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.081% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0037% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0018% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Hand operated control valves (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Condition (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type (32% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on View to rear
      • 0.094% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0037% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.091% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0037% fail on Window
    • 0.0092% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (13% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0018% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0055% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.065% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0018% fail on Catch
      • 0.044% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0037% fail on Hinge
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0037% fail on Panel
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Seats (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Driver's seat (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0018% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0018% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Load security
      • 0.0018% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0018% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0074% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0018% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0037% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.085% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Sound deadening material (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
    • 0.046% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0074% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0018% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.080% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0037% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0018% fail on Other components
        • 0.0018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.070% fail on Electronic power steering (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Operation
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering play (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0018% fail on Operation
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