MOT reliability
Volkswagen Golf v5
229 vehicles · 115 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 229 Volkswagen Golf v5 vehicles and 115 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Golf v5 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,463 miles.
229
Vehicles
115
MOT tests
3,361
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Golf v5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Golf v5 MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Body & structure8%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility3%
Volkswagen Golf v5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (217), Other (12)
Most common Volkswagen Golf v5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Golf v5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (2 times)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Suspension dust cover broken (2 times)
- exhaust heatshield loose. Centre exhaust bracket welds broken. Battery insecure (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Golf v5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 29 | 69% | 115,880 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 128,958 |
Volkswagen Golf v5 reliability FAQ
Across 229 Volkswagen Golf v5 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Golf v5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Golf v5 in our data has covered around
135,463 miles.
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