MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Golf : 1983

Volkswagen Golf 1983

Tests: 747

Pass rate: 76.84%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major16%
2Horn not working.7.7(a)Major16%
3Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major14%
4Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major13%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major13%
6Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
7Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major10%
8Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major9%
9Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
10Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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