1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general corrosion to vehicle

oil leaks

many repairs have been made to underbody and has been heavily undersealed to cover them up (parts may need further attention soon)

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar guide bushes are worn (may need attention soon)

slight oil dampness around nearside rear brake backplate area

slight oil dampness around offside rear brake backplate area

wiring under rear seat is insecure in places and could be improved

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

many repairs have been made to underbody and has been heavily undersealed to cover them up (parts may need further attention soon)

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar guide bushes are worn (may need attention soon)

slight oil dampness around offside rear brake backplate area

wiring under rear seat is insecure in places and could be improved

both front door hinges are worn

both rear brake backplates are slightly contaminated with oil/ fluid

both rear brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link guide bushes are worn (may need attention in near future)

nearside front tyre is heavily perished through its tread (will need attention soon)

underbody is heavily corroded in places and has had many repairs carried out from inside and outside (some not very good) - has also been heavily undersealed in places which makes it difficult to inspect properly and parts may need further attention

wiring under bonnet is very untidy and highly advisable to tidy it up for safety reasons

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

many welding repairs have been made under vehicle (some badly )- and has been heavily undersealed , parts may need further attention in near future

nearside and offside door hinges are worn

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link guide bushes are worn (may need attention soon)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

oil/fluid dampness around offside rear brake backplate

wiring under bonnet is very untidy and needs sorting out

possible electrical fault with vehicle - at one point smoke coming from behind dashboard and rear vent areas , went away so carried on test but it may need attention very soon.