Volkswagen Golf MOT Results
Registered in 201283.9% pass rate
from 48,078 tests in 2017
(23% 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.
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
(11% better than other 2012 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition (8.3% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Size/type
- 0.029% fail on Valve stem
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4.5% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(44% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(24% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(24% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Individual lamps (68% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.019% fail on All direction indicators (73% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(24% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Headlamps
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0021% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0021% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.0083% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(86% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0021% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0042% fail on Switch
- 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp (73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Position lamps
(68% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.19% fail on Front lamps (84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on All position lamps
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(28% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.023% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Tell tale
- 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Horn (42% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.029% fail on Battery
- 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (54% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.0021% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0021% fail on Lamp
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3.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(30% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Windscreen (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Mirrors
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2.9% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
(16% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads (12% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0021% fail on Brake back plates
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0.78% fail on
Brake performance
(31% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Rear wheels (19% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Front wheels (53% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0042% fail on Brake operation
- 0.13% fail on ABS (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.067% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.040% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Hoses (57% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Pipes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0021% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0062% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0021% fail on Operation
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0.031% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Parking brake
(88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.015% fail on Cable
- 0.0021% fail on Lever
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0.0062% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0062% fail on
Components
- 0.0062% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.0062% fail on
Components
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
(16% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Suspension
(32% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(34% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Location
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0.82% fail on
Shock absorbers
(65% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.25% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.046% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.010% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.0021% fail on Attachment
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0.13% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.071% fail on Rear
- 0.060% fail on Front
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0.098% fail on
Suspension arms
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Condition
- 0.0042% fail on Attachment
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0.083% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Front drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Constant velocity joints (76% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Couplings
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0.0021% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.0021% fail on Drive shafts
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0.081% fail on
Front drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Front suspension joints (76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.015% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.012% fail on
Fluid suspension
(200% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Suspension unit (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Macpherson strut
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.0042% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.0042% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0021% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.0021% fail on Attachment
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0.0021% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0021% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(34% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(67% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Fuel system
(7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Cap (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.025% fail on System
- 0.0042% fail on Pipe
- 0.0021% fail on Tank
- 0.098% fail on Emissions
- 0.062% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.92% fail on
Fuel system
(7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.39% fail on Registration plate
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0.26% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.083% fail on Condition
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0.19% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(47% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(38% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.10% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (38% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.081% fail on
Seat belts
(54% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0021% fail on Attachment
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0.0021% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0021% fail on Anchorage's
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0.11% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(38% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(27% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Body condition
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0.027% fail on
Doors
(59% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Passengers front
- 0.0083% fail on Drivers
- 0.0083% fail on Passengers other
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0.012% fail on
Load security
- 0.0062% fail on Access panel (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0083% fail on Body security
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0.0062% fail on
Seats
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Drivers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0021% fail on Passengers
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0.0021% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.0021% fail on Chassis
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0.10% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.052% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0042% fail on Steering arm
- 0.0021% fail on Ball joint
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0.0021% fail on
Other components
- 0.0021% fail on Steering component
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0.046% fail on
Power steering
- 0.046% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Steering operation
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0.0021% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0021% fail on Steering column
- 0.0021% fail on Locking devices
-
0.052% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2012 cars)
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