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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:45.45%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLF year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:319 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment39
Horn not working |1.6.2a|36
Registration plate lamp issues25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Rear Brake cable insecure2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking on fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour |8.2.2.2 |d||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |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 Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|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
Offside 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not lighting up when on (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Registration plate issues1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
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|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front 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 Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Repair panel not seam welded |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Repair panel not seam welded |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside chassis rail |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front sill |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))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
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2|1
Offside brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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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