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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWNs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:62.79%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:129 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Registration plate lamp issues8
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Registration plate issues4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))3
Windscreen washer not working 2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside 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|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance unti damage not reflecting light enough to be seen |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 0.60 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached inner wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |3.3 |c||1
Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror side repeater |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open from release inside the vehicle |3.1 |c||1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repeater lamp. (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment |1.1.15 |f||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission DIFF |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside All outline marker lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1st seat , 2nd seat and 3rd seat . |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected centre air bag not attached to rear axle. axle number 2 (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))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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