Recorded in
2.6% 0% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 2,946,989 records across 2,162 models.
Visibility → Windscreen damaged
The Windscreen damaged MOT failure is recorded in 2.6% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 2,946,989 records across 2,162 models. A typical repair costs £80–£200. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Peugeot Bipper records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
0%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£80–£200
Usually a garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Windscreen damaged means on an MOT
Windscreen damaged is an MOT inspection item in the visibility section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when windscreen damaged. The windscreen must be free of damage within the swept area, and each wiper must clear the area it is meant to cover. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Windscreen damaged on an MOT?
Recorded in 2.6% of every MOT test in our data — 2,946,989 records across 2,162 models. That is 3% in every hundred tests, which puts Windscreen damaged in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 2,946,989 records for this item, 0.0% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 100.0% are minor.
Other things testers write about this item
Testers do not all write the same thing. These are the exact DVSA strings from the records for this item, each with how many tests it was written on — the page's keyword vocabulary comes straight from them.
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt — 821,335 records
- Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction — 104,532 records
- Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt — 93,854 records
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction — 74,332 records
- Mirrors seriously damaged, affecting the rear view — 62,525 records
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road — 51,745 records
- Ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt — 24,081 records
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction — 21,462 records
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view — 19,421 records
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view — 18,090 records
What does it cost to fix Windscreen damaged?
A typical repair on this item costs £80–£200 at UK prices, and it is usually a garage job. The bracket is our estimate from reported prices and parts, rather than a DVSA figure — see how it is built on the method page.
How the price brackets are built · full repair cost list · add it to your fail-sheet total.
Models that record Windscreen damaged most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Peugeot Bipper and Nissan Primastar lead the list: Peugeot Bipper records it on 8.5% of its tests. The rate, not the volume, is what matters here — a model with 20,000 tests can outrank one with a million.
| # | Model | Rate | Tests | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peugeot Bipper | 8.5% | 76,011 | 3.1× · year by year → |
| 2 | Nissan Primastar | 8.4% | 37,947 | — |
| 3 | Ford Transit Connect | 8.4% | 607,130 | 3.1× · year by year → |
| 4 | Ford Transit | 8.1% | 1,107,503 | 3.0× · year by year → |
| 5 | Citroen Nemo | 8.1% | 54,480 | — |
| 6 | Fiat Fiorino | 7.4% | 31,353 | — |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz Citan | 7.2% | 76,454 | — |
| 8 | Ford Transit Courier | 7.0% | 94,151 | — |
| 9 | Renault Trafic | 7.0% | 420,397 | 2.6× · year by year → |
| 10 | Vauxhall Combo | 6.8% | 401,612 | 2.5× · year by year → |
| 11 | Audi A2 | 6.7% | 25,108 | — |
| 12 | Vauxhall Astravan | 6.7% | 30,363 | — |
| 13 | Renault Kangoo | 6.6% | 221,971 | 2.4× · year by year → |
| 14 | Vauxhall Vivaro | 6.6% | 731,991 | 2.4× · year by year → |
| 15 | Volkswagen Caddy | 6.5% | 535,307 | 2.4× · year by year → |
| 16 | Ford Transit Custom | 6.4% | 485,995 | — |
| 17 | Fiat Doblo | 6.3% | 164,525 | 2.3× · year by year → |
| 18 | Fiat Scudo | 6.3% | 32,202 | — |
| 19 | Citroen Relay | 6.2% | 53,684 | 2.3× · year by year → |
| 20 | Volkswagen Crafter | 6.1% | 25,501 | — |
Which years of car record Windscreen damaged
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.0% |
| 2024 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 0.3% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2025, not year of test, so the curve mostly reflects age — a recent car has barely been to a test station. Compare models at the same age instead.
Frequently asked questions about Windscreen damaged
How common is Windscreen damaged on an MOT?
It is recorded in 2.6% of all MOT tests — 2,946,989 records across 2,162 models.
Does Windscreen damaged fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
0.0% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 100.0% are minor and 0.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Windscreen damaged most often?
Peugeot Bipper and Nissan Primastar head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Peugeot Bipper records it on 8.5%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Windscreen damaged?
Typically £80–£200 fitted, and it is usually a garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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