MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VENTOs year 1997

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Pass percent:60.83%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN VENTO year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:2,221 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	182
Headlamp aim out of alignment	145
Registration plate lamp issues	138
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	99
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	53
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	53
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Registration plate issues	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	16
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	182
Headlamp aim out of alignment	145
Registration plate lamp issues	138
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	99
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	53
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	53
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Registration plate issues	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	16
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VENTOs year 1997

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