MOT reliability

Volkswagen Golf gt

Q: Is the Volkswagen Golf gt reliable?

Across 3 Volkswagen Golf gt vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

3 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Volkswagen Golf gt vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf gt has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 178,245 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

9,170

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Golf gt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf gt MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes9%
Body & structure6%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Lamps & electrical3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Volkswagen Golf gt pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	2	50%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	2	100%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Volkswagen Golf gt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf gt MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) (1 times)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) (1 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) (1 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen Golf gt pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	1	100%	123,001
2001	1	27	70%	223,893

Volkswagen Golf gt reliability FAQ

Across 3 Volkswagen Golf gt vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf gt MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Volkswagen Golf gt in our data has covered around 178,245 miles.

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