MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1964

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Pass percent:64.57%

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

Based on:920 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Registration plate issues	19
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	14
Rear brake binding	14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Braking system leaking master cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Headlamp switch missing \|1.7.1\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering column shaft locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Brake pedal actuating lever has excessive wear in the eye \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear \|3.3.A.1h\|	1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle \|3.3.A.4\|	1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	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
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Centre Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member both sides \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both nearside front and rear chassis brackets \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both offside front and rear chassis brackets \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch rear \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan marked \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Front Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe to caliperleaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by modification \|2.1.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside 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 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed and corroded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing link pin excessive play \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Fuel system component leaking tap on bottom of fuel tankl \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking tank joint \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Steering lock stop loose \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured \|2.4.E.4b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush pivot point excessive play \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush pivot point excessive play \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing rod on master cylinder \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Fuel system component leaking pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Centre Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	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
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Steering lock stop missing \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure at steering box shaft \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|1.1.11 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1964

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