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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BAYs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:52.63%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BAY year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:247 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Registration plate lamp issues17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|3
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp same brightness (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fuel pipe leaking on fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked and has been welded |2.5.A.5a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and noisey |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate wet |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member to chassis |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to chassis |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |5.2.6|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment top bush |2.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and sill rusted |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rusted |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Central Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.1.3 |e||1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached shaft retaining pin missing |6.1.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|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 Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working left hand |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working left hand |1.2.1b|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour left hand and right hand |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking brake cylinder |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|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
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working o/s & n/s |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk bolt loose |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension bed in several places |2.4.A.3|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play @ idler joint |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm pivot bolt loose |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working Both |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired Clip Missing |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Front brake application uneven1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|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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