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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.9% pass rate
from 57,069 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0018% fail on Axles
      • 0.0018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0018% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (7.9% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0018% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.38% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on All direction indicators (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Switch
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0018% fail on Switch
      • 0.0018% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0018% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0018% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.060% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies) (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.018% fail on Position lamps (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Position lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0035% 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
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (23% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Cable (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Lever
        • 0.0035% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0018% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0035% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Parking brake control (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic parking brake (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Lever (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0018% fail on Servos
      • 0.0018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Pedal (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Hand lever (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0018% fail on Leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (14% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.084% fail on Bonnet (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.86% fail on Spark ignition (16% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0018% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0018% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0018% fail on Joints
      • 0.0018% fail on Halfshafts
      • 0.0018% fail on Belts
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0035% fail on Tank
      • 0.0035% fail on System
      • 0.0018% fail on Hose
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Driver's door (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0035% fail on Panel
      • 0.0018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0070% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Seats (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Driver's seat (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0035% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0018% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering play (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0018% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0018% fail on Doors
      • 0.0018% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.0018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0018% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0018% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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