MOT reliability
Volkswagen Golf gtd
2,456 vehicles · 8,561 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,456 Volkswagen Golf gtd vehicles and 8,561 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf gtd has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,402 miles.
2,456
Vehicles
8,561
MOT tests
10,192
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Golf gtd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf gtd MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
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Brakes17%
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Other16%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Visibility3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Volkswagen Golf gtd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 100% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 11 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 85% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 12 | 75% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2,435), Gas Bi-Fuel (21)
Most common Volkswagen Golf gtd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf gtd MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Golf gtd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 79,955 |
| 2016 | 3 | 26 | 85% | 84,222 |
| 2015 | 3 | 28 | 93% | 116,937 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 | 100% | 100,516 |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 132,690 |
Volkswagen Golf gtd reliability FAQ
Across 2,456 Volkswagen Golf gtd vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf gtd MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Volkswagen Golf gtd in our data has covered around
109,402 miles.
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