MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1984

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Pass percent:43.18%

(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:396 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Headlamp aim out of alignment	32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside 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 kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	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
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing reciever \|5.1.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer \|7.1.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outrigger to sill within 30 cm of rear arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outrigger to sill within 30cm of rear arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi crushed (1.1.11 (c))	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, suspension arm mounting point \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, suspension arm mounting point \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|8.2.2.2 \|b\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing both pins missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe o/s front (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill, jacking point area plus area farther back same side \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front upper wishbone dust covers \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| light intensity significantly reduced \|4.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working both \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe exit bend missing \|6.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on a lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger next to rear suspension arm mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger next to suspension arm mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out regger near rear of frunt wheel. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill in x 2 places \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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
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
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping at rear \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on wrong side \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on wrong side \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose porous cracking in rubber also heavily corroded at furrells \|1.1.12 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose porous cracking in rubber also heavily corroded at furrells \|1.1.12 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside 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 pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust silencer insecure \|8.1.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	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
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure wiring not secure and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort no effort on first application \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Stop lamp not working both sides \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front stabiliser arm bushes [inner and outer ] split and perished \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure hanging down \|1.9.2a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Horn is a siren \|1.6.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1984

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