MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN PASSATs year 1989

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Pass percent:45.28%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:3,260 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	316
Brake pipe excessively corroded	304
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	273
Registration plate lamp issues	246
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	187
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	169
Headlamp aim out of alignment	165
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	109
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	83
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	74
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	72
Registration plate issues	72
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	68
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	66
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	62
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	58
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	55
Rear brake application uneven	54
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	52
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	49
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	49
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	47
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	47
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	43
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	34
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	34
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	33
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	31
Windscreen has damage	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Rear brake binding	24
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	13
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	13
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	9
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	316
Brake pipe excessively corroded	304
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	273
Registration plate lamp issues	246
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	187
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	169
Headlamp aim out of alignment	165
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	109
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	83
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	74
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	72
Registration plate issues	72
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	68
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	66
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	62
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	58
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	55
Rear brake application uneven	54
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	52
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	49
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	49
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	47
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	47
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	43
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	34
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	34
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	33
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	31
Windscreen has damage	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Rear brake binding	24
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	13
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	13
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	9
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN PASSATs year 1989

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