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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORCARAVANs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:63.52%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORCARAVAN year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:233 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Registration plate lamp issues15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Registration plate issues4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Rear brake binding3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
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|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Steering wheel retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Lower brake caliper inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Rear Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Front Brake rod locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|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 Front Lower 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 Upper 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Lower Steering column shaft locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front of rear axle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer 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|1
Offside Rear Outer 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|1
Indicator switch faulty will not stay on |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by axle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in front of rear axle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in front of rear axle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front end |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front end |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner 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 Outer 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 Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Other corroded areas not included in test. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Offside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front 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 Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Central Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| centre pin worn |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower windscreen corners has corrections causing hole. (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1

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