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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:53.14%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:3,156 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|203
Brake hose excessively deteriorated160
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|155
Horn not working |1.6.2a|154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively151
Registration plate lamp issues128
Brakes imbalanced across an axle97
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|95
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort85
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|84
Brake pipe excessively corroded79
Registration plate issues71
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|67
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|65
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|64
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|58
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|57
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|56
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|46
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|45
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|42
Rear brake binding41
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|40
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|39
Battery insecure |1.9.1|37
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|35
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|33
Windscreen washer not working 33
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|32
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|32
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|30
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|29
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|28
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|28
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|26
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|25
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|24
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|24
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|24
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|23
Rear brake application uneven23
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|23
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|22
Front brake application uneven22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|22
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|22
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|19
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|18
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Emissions not tested |7.0|16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|14
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|14
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|13
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|13
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|12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|11
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|11
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|11
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|10
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|10
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|10
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|10
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
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|9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))9
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|7
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|7
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|7
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|7
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|7
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|6
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|6
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|6
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|6
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))6
Horn not working (7.7 (a))6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|5
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|5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|5
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
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|5
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|5
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|5
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5

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