MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERYs year 1979

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Pass percent:51.10%

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

Based on:3,274 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	426
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	243
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	191
Registration plate lamp issues	169
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	159
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	141
Brake pipe excessively corroded	140
Registration plate issues	131
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	130
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	107
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	88
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	80
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	80
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	71
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Rear brake binding	57
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Windscreen washer not working	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Rear brake application uneven	35
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	35
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	25
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	22
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	18
Front brake application uneven	17
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	14
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	13
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	12
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\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	10
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\|	10
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\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
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\|	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Brake hose damaged	9
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
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\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
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\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	7
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	7
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	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
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	5
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERYs year 1979

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