MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1964

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Pass percent:73.11%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 1964 passes without issue)

Based on:1,060 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Front brake application uneven	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Rear brake application uneven	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.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 Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
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
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg where shock absorber attaches broken away (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Indicator switch insecure Loose on steering column - swivels round when operated. \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front Fuel hose excessively chafed \|7.2.2\|	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
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering n/s/f upper \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside 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
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column shaft inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Rear Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements no effort on offside \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLIGHTS ALSO VERY DIM \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working front & rear \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Braking system leaking master clyinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.4.3 \|b\|\|	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	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 pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired rubbing on brake disc & wheel \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired rubbing on track rod end \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering linkage inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
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\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure 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
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within steering box \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` Wipers park incorrectly in centre of screen \|8.3.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Lower 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm repaired by welding \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	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 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

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1964

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