MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEACHs year 1971

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Pass percent:69.75%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEACH year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:681 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	34
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Centre An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	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
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Stop lamp not working N/S \|1.2.1b\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside 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 Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excessive lift (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Fuel system component leaking carb \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal excessively corroded \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Brake lever locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	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 Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))	1
Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi from reservoir \|1.1.12 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper 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
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear reflector missing Both \|1.5.1a\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Front Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when dipped beam selected \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when dipped beam selected \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability link pin loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Steering locking device missing steering box to axle (2.1.3 (d))	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged 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
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	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
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEACHs year 1971

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