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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:51.57%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLF year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:254 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Brake pipe excessively corroded19
Registration plate lamp issues18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Registration plate issues2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped `T` Joint and pipe across rear axle |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear metal brake pipe at joint with flexi hose |3.6.B.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area |5.2.6|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))1
Offside 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 Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1

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