MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1969

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Pass percent:55.09%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:993 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	110
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Registration plate lamp issues	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	37
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Rear brake binding	22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Registration plate issues	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
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\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn is a siren \|1.6.2c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	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
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1969

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