VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT Pass Rate
78.6% of 325,295 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT tests pass.
The GOLF's pass rate of 78.6% is in line with the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF's pass rate of 78.6% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF tested at 0–3 years pass 97.1% of the time, compared with just 66.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.1% | 68 | 29,086 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.6% | 25,187 | 44,289 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.4% | 101,343 | 69,475 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.7% | 105,171 | 104,598 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.5% | 93,526 | 128,589 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF fails its MOT is suspension — present in 45.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 45.8% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 35.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 10.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.9% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 84.3% pass rate