MOT Check for VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs

The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF makes up 14,066,231 of the overall 40,505,056 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:
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:3,527 times
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking  Occurs:1,042 times
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated  Occurs:8,002 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt  Occurs:1,243 times
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:11,783 times
Nearside Front Wheel bolt missing  Occurs:9,438 times
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gii Occurs:6,289 times
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:18,289 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:8,895 times
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage  Occurs:2,077 times
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing  Occurs:1,460 times
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Occurs:16,497 times
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bi Occurs:11,527 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits a Occurs:3,221 times
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Occurs:3,355 times
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on  Occurs:1,989 times
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:6,643 times
Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:4,394 times
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:1,328 times
Nearside Side repeater missing  Occurs:1,645 times
Front position lamp not working  Occurs:4,202 times
Hazard warning lamps inoperative  Occurs:1,458 times
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:11,086 times
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Occurs:3,949 times
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect c Occurs:2,235 times
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