MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1970

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Pass percent:53.03%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2 year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:511 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	36
Registration plate lamp issues	34
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Registration plate issues	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
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\|	5
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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
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\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	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
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	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
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside 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 aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction \|3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
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\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Front Steering linkage deformed steering damper leaking (2.1.3 (c) (i))	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure damper \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
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
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger door catch missing \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (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
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty main beam \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Rear passenger door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired \|3.6.G.1c\|	1
Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type \|6.6.2\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked yellow. \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside of front beam axle chalked yellow. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Inner 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 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Steering rack inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Steering linkage inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Track rod end inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering locking device missing steering isolator bush 2 locking split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside 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 recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` objects hanging from mirror \|8.3.1e\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper mountings projecting at rear as no bumper fitted \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Front Steering column shaft locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 areas \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 areas \|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 Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour n/s and o/s \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside 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
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty will not stay on to nearside \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Steering lock stop loose \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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
Offside 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
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 Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	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
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front crossmember - steering box mount area \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle \|3.3.A.4\|	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower cross member \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play front axle centre \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspesion beam end plate \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch rear off \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt formost \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel tub seat mounting \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner tub seat mounting \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1970

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