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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:50.50%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:202 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively21
Registration plate lamp issues20
Brake pipe excessively corroded16
Headlamp aim out of alignment15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear brake binding3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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
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|2
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|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake performance not tested non start |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill underside |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg |nr coil spring| |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Electrical wiring insecure reverse lamp |1.9.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both sides |4.4.3 |a||1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both sides |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Central Fuel pipe insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside 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
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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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