MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1988

Review the list of common VOLKSWAGEN LT failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your VOLKSWAGEN then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:47.47%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN LT year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:693 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	65
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	44
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	26
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	22
Rear brake binding	16
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel reinforcement \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|6.4.B.2a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2

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.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1988

Find us on Facebook