MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANNs year 1970

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Pass percent:59.90%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:768 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	87
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	56
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Registration plate issues	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Rear brake binding	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
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\|	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
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	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
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill/floor \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Electrical wiring insecure rear of dashboard \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short rear of dashboard \|1.9.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported near spare wheel \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer 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 Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
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\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt missing \|7.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. requires new seat strap \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure tread on mirror and retaining nut damaged \|8.1.1\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipe to hose requires clip \|3.6.B.1\|	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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle \|3.3.A.4\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.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
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner 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
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	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
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering coulpling \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	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
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	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
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper and lower \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle \|7.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle \|7.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod 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
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	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
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch and front sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at flexi hose connection \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Braking system leaking pipe into master cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim not tested Stuck on main beam (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
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\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Shocker lock nut (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANNs year 1970

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