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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:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
  • Brakes17%
  • Other16%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Visibility3%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Volkswagen Golf gtd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
311100%
41385%
511100%
61385%
71377%
81292%
91275%
10888%
11580%
122100%
13250%
14250%

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:

  1. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
  4. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  6. Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle (4 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  11. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Volkswagen Golf gtd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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