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MOT failure · RFR #31092

Reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface

Total

12

Models

5

Models most at risk.

Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.

  1. 01 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H Line Tdi S A 0.35%
  2. 02 Audi Q5 S Line 50 Tfsi E Quattro SA 0.35%
  3. 03 BMW M235i Xdrive Auto 0.19%
  4. 04 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung Tdi Quattro Auto 0.17%
  5. 05 Volvo Xc60 R Design T8 Phev Awd Auto 0.17%

Cost orientation

Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.

This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.

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Frequently asked.

Why does reflector defective or damaged by more… fail an MOT?
Reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface. Most commonly flagged on the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H Line Tdi S A. The DVSA's MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
How much does it cost to fix reflector defective or damaged by more…?
Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.