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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2018
84.7% pass rate
from 64,680 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Visibility (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Window
    • 0.034% fail on View to rear
      • 0.034% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0031% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (9.6% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0046% fail on Headlamp levelling device (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.088% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.076% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Front fog lamps (52% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Front fog lamps (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.015% fail on Horn
      • 0.0077% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps (60% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0015% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0015% fail on Position lamp
  • 0.79% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.093% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.015% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.015% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0046% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0046% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0031% fail on Master cylinder (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Other components
  • 0.53% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (46% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0062% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on Catalytic converter (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0031% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.45% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Springs
      • 0.045% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.045% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0062% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0015% fail on Linkage
    • 0.0031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0093% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0062% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0046% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.088% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission
      • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
        • 0.0015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0015% fail on Joints
    • 0.015% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.0093% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0062% fail on Panel
    • 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0015% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0077% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0077% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0015% fail on Seats
      • 0.0015% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.043% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.0046% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0031% fail on Operation
      • 0.0015% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0046% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0015% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0015% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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