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MOT History from tests of lpg VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:51.68%
(The average a lpg VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:327 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues19
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Registration plate issues3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.2.1 |a||2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater does not face the side |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater does not face the side |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed |6.3.5.b|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery/ bulk head area |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems leaking |6.1.3 |f||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
All direction indicators not working ON CONSTANTLY (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ON CONSTANTLY (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (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
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear brake binding1
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 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
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|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 Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
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|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
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|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
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` danglies |8.3.1e|1
Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap broken |6.2.B.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
Emissions not tested due to exhaust |7.3.A.1|1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short hanging below rear bumper bare wire, tow bar wiring melted to exhaust |1.9.2b|1
Electrical wiring insecure household cable just behind drivers head |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short brake wire |1.9.2b|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
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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle inner missing |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure Along with grill |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Towbar locking device missing |6.6.3b|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
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 Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivil |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|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
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1

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