MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1966

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Pass percent:64.21%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1966 passes without issue)

Based on:869 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	38
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Registration plate issues	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear brake binding	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.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
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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
Nearside Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front 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
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of wheel arch near to jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower "A" post \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner step & cab flooring \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	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
Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside 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
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 Front 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Brake pivot locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working sidelamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working sidelamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working sidelamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts ns flexi pipe fouling chassis \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner marked yellow \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure \|6.1.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside 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 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 Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	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
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember/front panal \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember/front panal \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Innersill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Innerwing \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Innerwing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Underside of vehicle \|4.11 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play pin and bushes \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp switch missing \|1.7.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	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
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	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
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose \|2.4.E.4a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not legible \|0.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis to crossmember/suspension \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Floor excessively deteriorated drivers side \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail to fron suspension mount \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Centre Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear exhaust \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability all king pins require greasing \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Brake pipe kinked Main section\|s\| \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam comes on when indicating right \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Steering locking device ineffective lock nuts loose on steering arm \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected bolt touching steering arm both sides \|2.1.3 \|f\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Central Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle, nearside as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake linings appear to be contaminated with transmission oil (1.1.13 (b))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1966

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