MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1970

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Pass percent:58.12%

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

Based on:733 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
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\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	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
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component 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
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure not enough thread through nylock nut \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking \|1.1.10 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front 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 chasis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Centre Drag link end 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 \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Braking system leaking around master cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer ball joints. \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk \|5.1.1\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm and noisey \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear centre chassis as marked \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler arm as marked \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable rubber uj \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected back plate corroded shoe fixing missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative partially siezed ? (5.3.1 (d) (ii))	1
Brake master cylinder leaking leaking from reservoir seal (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Horn is a siren \|1.6.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point and inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
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 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
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable track rod bent \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped all \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Central Front Ball joint has excessive play front steering arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Central Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm rear joint \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling fouling shock \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under van \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose \|2.4.E.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis / floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill /floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn and bottom \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	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
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)	1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)	1
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre partition panal where seat belt is mounted \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre partition panal, where seat belt is mounted \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corner of driver seat floor, under wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corner of drivers seat floor, under wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by torsion tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
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\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking t piece \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Steering locking device missing drag link system \|nuts marked\| \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Braking system leaking O/S/R wheel cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside 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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside 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 Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure Under dash board \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired Repaired with filler and excessively holed and corroded \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective headlamp reflector excessively dull \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Indicator switch inoperative poor & intermittent operation of left & right hand indicators \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure battery tray corroded & fractured \|1.9.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside & nearside exhaust heat exchanger to silencer pipes corroded,holed & blowing \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension/outrigger leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1970

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