MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Golf : 2017
Volkswagen Golf 2017
Tests: 70,117
Pass rate: 86.57%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 21% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 3 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 4 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 6% |
| 9 | Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working | 5.2.3(h) | Major | 3% |
| 10 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 3% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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