MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1966

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Pass percent:63.64%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1966 passes without issue)

Based on:2,525 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	231
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	181
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	165
Registration plate lamp issues	117
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	95
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	71
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	60
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Front brake application uneven	41
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	37
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Registration plate issues	26
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	24
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	20
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	18
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	17
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	15
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	14
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	14
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	10
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Brake hose damaged	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	6
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	4
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver \|1.6.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	3
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Horn is a siren \|1.6.2c\|	3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	3
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1966

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