MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Golf : 1985

Volkswagen Golf 1985

Tests: 241

Pass rate: 65.56%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major18%
2Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major17%
3Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major16%
4Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
5Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major12%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major12%
7Horn not working.7.7(a)Major8%
8Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major8%
9Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major7%
10Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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