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Volkswagen LT35 MOT Results

44.7% pass rate

from 103 tests in 2020

(36% worse than other pre-1990 vans)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen LT35 is unusually good or bad.

35% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 14% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 14% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 0.97% fail on Switch
- 13% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 13% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 8.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 11% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 11% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 8.7% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 4.9% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 3.9% fail on Horn
- 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.9% fail on Position lamps
  - 3.9% fail on Position lamp
- 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.9% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 2.9% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.97% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
30% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 28% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 21% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      - 19% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      - 6.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 8.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 8.7% fail on Rbt
      - 8.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt
      - 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.97% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.97% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.97% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.9% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 1.9% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.97% fail on Brake pads
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.9% fail on Lever
- 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.97% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.97% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.97% fail on Other braking system component
21% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 5.8% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 1.9% fail on Tank (16 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 1.9% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.97% fail on Pipe
  - 0.97% fail on System
- 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.9% fail on Chassis
  - 2.9% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.9% fail on Bumpers
- 1.9% fail on Transmission
  - 1.9% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.97% fail on Joints
    - 0.97% fail on Bearing housing
- 0.97% fail on Towbar
  - 0.97% fail on Vehicle structure
- 0.97% fail on Seats
  - 0.97% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.97% fail on Cabs
  - 0.97% fail on Steps
19% fail on Suspension
- 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 5.8% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.97% fail on Suspension arm
- 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.9% fail on Springs
  - 1.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.9% fail on Coil spring
- 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.97% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
14% fail on Visibility
- 8.7% fail on Washers
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.9% fail on View to rear
  - 1.9% fail on Mirrors
- 0.97% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.97% fail on Windscreen
11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    - 3.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (12 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.97% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.97% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
- 4.9% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 3.9% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 0.97% fail on Transmission oil leaks
8.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
- 8.7% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 3.9% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  - 1.9% fail on Requirements (16 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
2.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.9% fail on Registration plates
- 0.97% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
2.9% fail on Steering
- 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.97% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.97% fail on Track rod end
- 0.97% fail on Steering play
  - 0.97% fail on Steering box
1.9% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 1.9% fail on Speedometer
0.97% fail on Tyres
- 0.97% fail on Tread depth