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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANNGHIAs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:59.71%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANNGHIA year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:273 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Registration plate lamp issues14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Registration plate issues10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear brake binding9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|2
Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.2.1 |e||1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable lower steering rubber coupling |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly |1.1.6 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Upper Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|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
Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering damper cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering |2.2.B.1f|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
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Fuel pipe insecure breather pipe on filler neck |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NOT WORKING |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NOT WORKING |8.2.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH DIP BEAM NOT WORKING SWITCH TO DIP BEAM ALL LIGHTS GO OUT |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Central Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
Lower Steering column shaft retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1

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