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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVANs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:47.92%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:288 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Registration plate lamp issues18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|16
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.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 Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
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|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
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|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 Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Battery insecure Both in engine bay |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Brake servo inappropriately repaired leaking air |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front & Rear jacking points |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front & Rear jacking points |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill/floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front 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 front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|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
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Inner 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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure top mount |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside 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 Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|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
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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 Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides |1.8.A.1b|1
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 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 has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended FIXING BOLT IS LOOSE (7.1.2 (d))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|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
Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested due to major leak on silencer |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside 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 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 rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Outer 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|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers seat belt webbing excessively deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension axle beam excessively corroded on offside & nearside end sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension offside & nearside chassis sections corroded around torsion bar tube attachments (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system blowing on joints & tail pipe to silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside 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
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
Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower 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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Steering damper fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside 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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute only nearside indicators |1.4.A.2g|1
Emissions not tested car doesn`t idle |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|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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