MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1978

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Pass percent:57.83%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:2,573 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	348
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	103
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	100
Registration plate lamp issues	83
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Registration plate issues	57
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	54
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	36
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear brake binding	34
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Front brake application uneven	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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\|	22
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Windscreen washer not working	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Brake hose damaged	19
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	348
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	103
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	100
Registration plate lamp issues	83
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Registration plate issues	57
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	54
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	36
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear brake binding	34
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Front brake application uneven	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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\|	22
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Windscreen washer not working	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Brake hose damaged	19
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1978

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