1971 Volkswagen Beetle

offside front seat moves slightly on runners

signs of fluid loss offside rear backplate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear jacking point corroded

offside front seat moves slightly on runners

signs of brake fluid on paintwork nearside front inner wing

signs of fluid loss offside rear backplate

1. no front passenger seat or seat belt fitted at time of test.

2. battery not fully secured

3. unusual washer system

4. bodywork very rusty, spare wheel trough rusted away etc.

5. lower ball joint gaiters deteriated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

6. drivers seat belt runner clips missing. Still secure. Still moves and locks in place.

1. no front passenger seat or seat belt fitted at time of test.

2. battery not fully secured

3. unusual washer system

4. bodywork very rusty, spare wheel trough rusted away etc.

5. lower ball joint gaiters deteriated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

6. drivers seat belt runner clips missing. Still secure. Still moves and locks in place.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

1. glove box broken ... bonnet difficult to open and very rusty

10. needs welding and waxoyling to save it. Paintwork very poor

2. offside door drops when opens

3. wings and bumper supports rusted through

4. floor wet inside and getting rusty

5. engine very oily and in need of rebuild

6. gearbox/engine mounts broken causing thump up and down when accelerating

7. brake back plates damaged and no grommets fitted

8. jacking point areas heavily corroded

9. ignition wiring poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front seat belts prone to twisting.Tyrewalls begining to crack.O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seat belts are prone to twisting.

O/S headlamp slightly dim.

both rear shocks in weak condition.