MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVANs year 1973

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Pass percent:51.98%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN year 1973 passes without issue)

Based on:404 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	27
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear brake binding	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
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\|	3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Outer 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\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
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\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to silencer joint not properly connected/clamp damaged \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above front axle/sub frame - marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to the rear of the axle/sub frame in numerous places marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced numerous areas corroded and holed - marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where chassis section meets cross member/axle/sub frame marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced visible from outside of wheel - numerous holes in chassis marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced visible from outside of wheel - numerous holes in chassis marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point - marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near engine mounting cross member - marked with chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights affecting each other \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/floor to sill area`s corroded \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
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\|	1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer 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\|	1
Braking system leaking Pressure switch on brake master cylinder. \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill front of rear wheel \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Brake valve leaking Compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers \|5.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill full length \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside 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\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt missing \|7.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Central Seat belt missing \|7.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged chassis \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment \|2.2.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer 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\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing stalk \|5.1.1\|	1
Central Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Indicator switch faulty RH Self not able to leave on \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
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\|	1
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\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked yellow, by axle beam \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Roof \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Towbar retaining device missing \|6.6.3a\|	1
Towbar retaining device insecure \|6.6.3a\|	1

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 CAMPERVANs year 1973

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