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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN 1200s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:60.25%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN 1200 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:317 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Registration plate issues9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake hose damaged5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Front brake application uneven4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear brake binding2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring insecure Nearside wheel arch |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Lower Steering column locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Central Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan |3.6.C.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper /hose |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip/main beam stalk effect operation of sidelights |1.1.A.3f|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Torsion bar repaired by welding |2.4.E.1c|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Front suspension assembly component fouling |9.2.5f|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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