MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Golf : 1989

Volkswagen Golf 1989

Tests: 1,158

Pass rate: 69.17%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major14%
2Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major12%
3Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major12%
4Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
5Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major9%
6Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major9%
7Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major9%
8Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major8%
9Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major8%
10Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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