MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Golf : 1987

Volkswagen Golf 1987

Tests: 441

Pass rate: 71.2%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Horn not working.7.7(a)Major16%
2Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major16%
3Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major12%
4Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major11%
5Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major10%
6Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
7Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major9%
8Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major9%
9Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major9%
10Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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