MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1993

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Pass percent:41.79%

(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:2,730 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	514
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	326
Headlamp aim out of alignment	293
Registration plate lamp issues	263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	209
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	204
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	198
Brake pipe excessively corroded	186
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	182
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	125
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	113
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	81
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	69
Registration plate issues	67
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	61
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	61
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	52
Rear brake application uneven	50
Rear brake binding	46
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	34
Front brake application uneven	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	33
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	30
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	30
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	30
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	29
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Windscreen has damage	27
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	24
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	24
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	23
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	19
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	18
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	18
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	18
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	17
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	17
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	16
Brake hose damaged	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	15
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	13
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	13
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	13
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	12
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	11
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	11
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	10
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	10
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	10
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	8
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	7
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	6
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	5
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5

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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1993

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