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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:54.62%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:465 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Headlamp aim out of alignment33
Registration plate lamp issues32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated32
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|20
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Registration plate issues7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front brake application uneven2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear brake binding2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak |1.2.1 |g||1
Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear chaffed through on gearbox |1.1.11 |c||1
Power steering malfunctioning PAS belt loose? |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, marked yellow. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| retaining device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bulkhead (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Emissions not tested oil light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not re-coiling inertia belt (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm of upper suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bake pipe at union leaking union not secure (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |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
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside 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 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 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same size |1.7.6|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit Plate 0.73. (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking From engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Tie rod bracket very corroded, hole in centre visible through centre seems to be enlarged with corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached Bushes very perished and split, just hanging on. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective Corner broken from lens, previously repaired with tape, danger of sharp edges being exposed. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in chassis by spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective pump drive belt loose |2.3.6|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision SEAT BELT MOUNTING HOLED |7.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty |2.1.5 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification both rear springs insecure (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both |4.1.2 |c||1
Central Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber split |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed and rusty |5.2.6|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking spill off pipes |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))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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