MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1979

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Pass percent:56.89%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:907 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Registration plate issues	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Windscreen washer not working	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake binding	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Registration plate issues	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Windscreen washer not working	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake binding	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1979

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