‹ Volkswagen Golf2016 Volkswagen Golf: MOT pass rate and common faults
64,523 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
84.0%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf84.0%
- All 2016 cars74.9%
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Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 10,302 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Tyres37.9%
- Suspension24.5%
- Lights and electrics19.8%
- Brakes17.0%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors10.3%
- Noise, emissions, leaks7.9%
- Body, chassis, structure2.9%
- Steering2.4%
- Wheels2.1%
- Seat belts and airbags1.6%
- Number plates and VIN1.5%
Typical mileage at test71,600
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2016 Volkswagen Golf
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.