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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.4% pass rate
from 69,295 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (14% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type (47% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (11% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0014% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0014% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0014% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.033% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0014% fail on Switch
    • 0.0058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs (15% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.048% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake performance (97% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.066% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0058% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0014% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0014% fail on Lever
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.061% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0072% fail on Other suspension component (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0072% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0014% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0014% fail on Suspension unit
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (88% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0029% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0014% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (22% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (23% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.023% fail on Fluid leaks (48% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0014% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0058% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0029% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0029% fail on Undertray
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0014% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0072% fail on Prop shafts (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0014% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0014% fail on Joints
    • 0.055% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0014% fail on Tank
      • 0.0014% fail on Hose
      • 0.0014% fail on Pipe
    • 0.029% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0072% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Other passenger's door (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0014% fail on Catch
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0014% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0014% fail on Seats
      • 0.0014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0014% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0043% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0014% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.049% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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