MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1997

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Pass percent:52.22%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:789 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	124
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Registration plate issues	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	124
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Registration plate issues	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1997

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