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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:53.25%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:323 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Rear brake binding10
Registration plate issues8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater does not face the side |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater does not face the side |1.4.A.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both and back (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both and back (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind passenger seat |5.2.6|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working stalk/switch broken |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step with in 30cms of suspension |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step with in 30cms of suspension |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)1
Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam connection (1.7.5a)1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning free load sensing vavle (1.1.17 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS MEMBER |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake linkage excessively corroded OUTRIGGER |1.1.15 |b||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner arch corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locking temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported complete |7.1.1|1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit behind drivers seat, terminals loose. |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe near to silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Exhaust system insecure silencer has wire support at rear, nothing at front |6.1.2 |a||1
Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff cover gasket |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in fuel cap |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Inner Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s seat moving inadvertently |6.2.5 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|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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