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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVANs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:50.81%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:372 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues40
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Registration plate issues7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Windscreen has damage3
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))3
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning |1.1.17 |c| |i||2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)2
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour rear bed/seat nut missing and 2 plates missing |10.1 |m||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not locking correctly |7.1.2 |e||1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside 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 position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour |8.2.2.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit plate limit 1.1 plate limit 1.1 |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level |1.2.1b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged leading to near side rear backplate |1.1.15 |a||1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|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
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose |2.2.D.2b|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading |1.4.1 |a||1
Power steering malfunctioning steering wheel juddering when turned |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Front handbrake cable |3.5.1b|1
Braking system leaking ABS pump |3.6.A.1|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected under bonnet junction box by the bulk head (1.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit Limit of 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing around top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silncer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Body to axle (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Fuel pipe leaking ON ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Inner Drivers door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1

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