MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1981

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Pass percent:44.95%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:5,658 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	510
Registration plate lamp issues	500
Headlamp aim out of alignment	497
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	355
Brake pipe excessively corroded	320
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	294
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	292
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	252
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	233
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	232
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	208
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	170
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	122
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	116
Registration plate issues	106
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	103
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	98
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	98
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	98
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	96
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	96
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	81
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	80
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	75
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Rear brake binding	70
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	66
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	63
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	58
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Rear brake application uneven	52
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Windscreen washer not working	39
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	38
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	37
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	37
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	36
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	36
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\|	33
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Front brake application uneven	32
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	32
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	31
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	30
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	30
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	29
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	27
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	25
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	23
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	23
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	21
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	20
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	20
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	19
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	19
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	19
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
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\|	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	16
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	15
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	15
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	14
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	14
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	14
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	14
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	13
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	13
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	13
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	13
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	12
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	11
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	10
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1981

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