MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1998

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Pass percent:55.42%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:996 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Registration plate issues	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Rear brake binding	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Registration plate issues	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Rear brake binding	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1998

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