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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LIGHTs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:32.00%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LIGHT year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:50 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Registration plate lamp issues4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake weak also. (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear brake binding1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED VARIOUS FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED VARIOUS FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/ OUTER SILL ARCH SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL ARCH SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced PASSANGER FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR PAN (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear 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
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested DUE TO OIL LEAK (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Registration plate issues1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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 brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pipe leaking rear on T junction |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sils |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1

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