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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:61.88%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:446 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues30
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Windscreen has damage2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.06% |7.3.D.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 270 ppm |7.3.D.3|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Passengers seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Sounds when turning steering wheel. operation impaired (7.7 (c))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel/bumper behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Steering system excessively rough |2.1.1 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible x2 (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure slit from clip |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe insecure from fuel fill cap. (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition |3.2 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front headlights have led bulbs (no pattern) (4.1.4 (c))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
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective insecure |5.4.1|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements passenger |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers side steering box mount within 30cm |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers side |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play not on drivers side |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing lens missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Offside Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1

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