MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1977

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Pass percent:58.57%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1977 passes without issue)

Based on:1,704 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	217
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	73
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	61
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	37
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Registration plate issues	32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Brake hose damaged	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
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\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	217
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	73
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	61
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	37
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Registration plate issues	32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Brake hose damaged	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
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\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1977

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