MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1971

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Pass percent:52.94%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:17,137 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1495
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	881
Registration plate lamp issues	828
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	786
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	648
Brake pipe excessively corroded	604
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	505
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	424
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	413
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	383
Rear brake binding	359
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	357
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	330
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	324
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	321
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	310
Registration plate issues	308
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	288
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	249
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	247
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	242
Rear brake application uneven	233
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	230
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	229
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	218
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	210
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	199
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	194
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	193
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	184
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	170
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	160
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	160
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	154
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	149
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	145
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	133
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	132
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	129
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	125
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	119
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	119
Front brake application uneven	119
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	118
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	117
Windscreen washer not working	114
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	114
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	113
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	113
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	111
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	105
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	104
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	98
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	96
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	93
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	87
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	87
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	86
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	86
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	83
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	82
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	80
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	79
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	79
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	77
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	77
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	77
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	77
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	75
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	75
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	73
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	69
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	68
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	67
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	65
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	63
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	62
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\|	61
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	61
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	60
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	59
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	59
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	58
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\|	58
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	58
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	57
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	57
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	57
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	57
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\|	56
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	56
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	55
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	55
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	52
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	52
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	52
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	52
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	51
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	51
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	51
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	50
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	50
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	50
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	50
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	50
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\|	49
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	49
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	48
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	47
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	46
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	46
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\|	46
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	46
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	46
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	45
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	44
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	44
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	43
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	43
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	43
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	42
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	42
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	42
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	42
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	41
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	41
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	41
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	40
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	40
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	40
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	39
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	39
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	39
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	39
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	38
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	38
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	38
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	37
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	36
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	35
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	35
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	35
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	35
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	34
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	34
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	34
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	33
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	33
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	32
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	32
Offside 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\|	31
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	31
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	30
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	30
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	30
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	30
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	30
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	30
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	29
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	29
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	29
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	28
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	27
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	27
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	27
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	27
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	27
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	27
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	27
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	26
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	26
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	26
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	26
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\|	26
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	26
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	26
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	25
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	25
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	25
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	25
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	25
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	25
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	25
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	25

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1971

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