MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1970

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Pass percent:53.52%

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

Based on:2,502 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	171
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	163
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	130
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	123
Registration plate lamp issues	122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	87
Brake pipe excessively corroded	65
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	57
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	57
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Registration plate issues	53
Rear brake binding	52
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Front brake application uneven	51
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	51
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Rear brake application uneven	37
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	33
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	26
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	26
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	22
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	21
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	19
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
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\|	7
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	6
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	6
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	6
Horn is a siren \|1.6.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	5
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	4
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	4
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1970

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