MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1978

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Pass percent:52.36%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:2,886 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	328
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	195
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	136
Registration plate lamp issues	134
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	120
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	110
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	105
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Brake pipe excessively corroded	80
Registration plate issues	73
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	57
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Windscreen washer not working	39
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Rear brake binding	38
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	35
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Rear brake application uneven	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
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\|	19
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	17
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	13
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\|	13
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\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	13
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	13
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
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\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
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\|	11
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\|	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
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\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
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\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	6
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
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\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	328
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	195
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	136
Registration plate lamp issues	134
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	120
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	110
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	105
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Brake pipe excessively corroded	80
Registration plate issues	73
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	57
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Windscreen washer not working	39
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Rear brake binding	38
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	35
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Rear brake application uneven	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
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\|	19
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	17
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	13
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\|	13
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\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	13
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	13
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
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\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
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\|	11
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\|	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
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\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
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\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	6
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
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\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 1978

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