MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1980

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Pass percent:54.62%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:1,646 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	118
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	87
Brake pipe excessively corroded	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	69
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	63
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Registration plate issues	47
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	37
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Rear brake binding	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Windscreen washer not working	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
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\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
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\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
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\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	118
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	87
Brake pipe excessively corroded	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	69
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	63
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Registration plate issues	47
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	37
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Rear brake binding	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Windscreen washer not working	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
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\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
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\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
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\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
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\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1980

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