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Volkswagen GOLF - 1991

243.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1991 is 263.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen GOLF, model year 1991. Sample size: 1,987 cars, 3,642 tests and 8,872 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,987 cars

The 1991 Volkswagen Golf has an overall defect rate of 244 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 7% lower than the average for cars of the same year. This model performs notably better in categories such as steering, visibility, and equipment, with defect rates significantly lower than the average. Mileage trends reveal a slight increase in defects with higher mileage, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles range. Overall, the Golf shows a promising performance compared to its peers, especially regarding specific mechanical and visibility issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,987 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 11.0% worse
116.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 105.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 27.6% better
21.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.0 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 23.1% better
16.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 17.0% better
49.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 3.2% better
170.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 176.5 / 100 tests
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 5.3% better
60.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 64.1 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Equipment
▲ 58.2% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.4 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt:
  • Audible warning:
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 16.3% better
44.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.9 / 100 tests
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 474 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 672
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 564
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 528
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 428
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 367
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 353
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 347
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 322
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 299
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 223

Serious faults (Top 10)

Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 103
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 63