MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGON BEETLEs year 1972

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Pass percent:42.11%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGON BEETLE year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:76 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGON BEETLEs year 1972

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