MOT reliability
Volkswagen Golf estate
6 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Golf estate vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf estate has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 180,864 miles.
6
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
18,841
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Golf estate problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf estate MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Brakes23%
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Other10%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Identification & plates6%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Volkswagen Golf estate pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Golf estate MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf estate MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Both Front Suspension Arm Rear Pin Bushes Have Slight Play, Worn, But Not Excessive (1 times)
Volkswagen Golf estate pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 22 | 95% | 179,798 |
| 2015 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 150,045 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 271,055 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 123,624 |
Volkswagen Golf estate reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Golf estate vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf estate MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Volkswagen Golf estate in our data has covered around
180,864 miles.
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