MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1979

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Pass percent:50.60%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:5,992 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	660
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	407
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	366
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	364
Registration plate lamp issues	269
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	239
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	198
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	190
Registration plate issues	168
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	163
Brake pipe excessively corroded	151
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	130
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	126
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	124
Windscreen washer not working	108
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	102
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	102
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	99
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	89
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	83
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	74
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	58
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Rear brake binding	53
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	50
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	49
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Rear brake application uneven	47
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	40
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	39
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	34
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	31
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	31
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	31
Front brake application uneven	30
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	30
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\|	29
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	28
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	26
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	26
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	25
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	25
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	25
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\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	23
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	22
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	21
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	20
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	20
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	19
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
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\|	18
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	18
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	18
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	18
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\|	18
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	15
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	15
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	15
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\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	14
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	14
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	13
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	13
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	12
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
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\|	12
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	12
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	11
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\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	11
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	10
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	10
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	10
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
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\|	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1979

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