MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1980

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Pass percent:47.61%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:3,373 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	321
Registration plate lamp issues	270
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	267
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	173
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	143
Brake pipe excessively corroded	135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	131
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	120
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	119
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	114
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	112
Registration plate issues	91
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	81
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	72
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	61
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	50
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Rear brake binding	45
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Windscreen washer not working	40
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	35
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	29
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Rear brake application uneven	22
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Front brake application uneven	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
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\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	17
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
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\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	13
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	13
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
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\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	12
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	11
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\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	10
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
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\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	7
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
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\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
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\|	6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1980

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