MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1973

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Pass percent:50.66%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2 year 1973 passes without issue)

Based on:456 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Registration plate lamp issues	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Registration plate issues	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	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
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
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\|	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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
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)	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	2
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	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
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\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure loose wire from front -rear \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid box section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger 1 \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger 2 \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid box section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside 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 Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside 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 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
Offside 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
Offside 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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
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
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Fuel system component leaking at engine \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Centre Front 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 Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)	1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Inner Drag link 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 Outer Drag link 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)	1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Front 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
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)	1
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)	1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)	1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Centre Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle \|3.3.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside 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
Offside 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
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	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 Upper 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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	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 Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	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
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top Mount \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.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 Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing \|2.5.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside 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
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	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
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Front 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
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside 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 hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Emissions not tested blow on exhaust \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section n/s x2 places \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` object on dash \|8.3.1e\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet \|1.9.2a\|	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
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre joint \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play in centre steering joint \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrigger \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside 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 Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member near steering box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside 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
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Valve stem seriously damaged all four \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer 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 Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1973

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