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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLOs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:58.26%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN POLO year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:551 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Registration plate lamp issues43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|36
Brake hose excessively deteriorated33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Registration plate issues8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear brake binding6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Steering system fouling steering arm fouling rack........ |2.2.D.2a|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre join |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicator not working all |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear rubbers |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX |7.1.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|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
Offside 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
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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 retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape |1.7.6|1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported system very loose |7.1.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouling on handbrake cable components |3.6.B.2a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Brake hose damaged1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch trim insecure and sticking out |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1

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.

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