MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1991

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Pass percent:42.85%

(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:2,453 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	394
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	264
Registration plate lamp issues	240
Headlamp aim out of alignment	232
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	204
Brake pipe excessively corroded	187
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	163
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	134
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	91
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	66
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	59
Registration plate issues	57
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	46
Rear brake application uneven	44
Rear brake binding	43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	39
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	36
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	28
Front brake application uneven	27
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	22
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	21
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	21
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Windscreen washer not working	20
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	19
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	19
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	17
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	15
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Brake hose damaged	14
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	12
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	8
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	8
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	6
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	6
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	5
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Brake rod insecure \|3.5.1d\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5

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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1991

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