MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN 1500s year 1970

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Pass percent:70.63%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN 1500 year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:933 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Registration plate lamp issues	16
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all chalked under arch/rear crossmember area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all chalked under arch/ rear crossmember area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear suspension area/ floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing dosnt reach catch \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working N/S/R indicator illuminates when foot on brake \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play excessive unable to tell if upper or lower ball joints have slight play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|3.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing split pin missing \|6.1.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing split pin missing \|6.1.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	1
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by modification \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened \|7.1.2 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured \|5.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Steering system fouling on full lock \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling on fulllock \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount fill with filler \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by axle mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high \|8.2.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing \|5.3.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head to floor \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| contaminated \|1.1.13 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked \|2.4.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust very corroded and leaking in various places \|7.1.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s centre sill panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s centre sill panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor panel in places \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill area \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front axle mounts \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f chassis at floor joint to front axle \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f upper and lower \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x6 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x5 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working bad bulb holder down to earth \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure n/s clamp missing \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure o/s clamp missing \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pinch bolt loose \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN 1500s year 1970

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