MOT Check for VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs

The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF makes up 16,003,876 of the overall 47,194,937 VOLKSWAGEN MOT test results. Select your GOLF model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Exhaust engine idle speed too high  Occurs:1,721 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:1,978 times
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split  Occurs:23,395 times
Nearside Front front brake binding  Occurs:2,844 times
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:4,601 times
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:12,360 times
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault  Occurs:59,441 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure  Occurs:2,534 times
Front Front position lamp not working  Occurs:1,837 times
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:5,266 times
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:1,416 times
Fuel pipe leaking  Occurs:2,005 times
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating  Occurs:1,869 times
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working  Occurs:60,209 times
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle a Occurs:1,663 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:14,387 times
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:28,443 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:8,312 times
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image  Occurs:11,978 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:6,843 times
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:1,643 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:2,740 times
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:4,648 times
Stop lamp not working  Occurs:10,510 times
Offside Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:6,659 times
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