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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CADDYs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:44.97%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CADDY year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:447 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues53
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle27
Brake pipe excessively corroded26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Registration plate issues12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|9
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near suspension arm mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision |7.1.1 |a| |ii||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 Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|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 Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front 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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper |6.1.B.1b|1
Headlamp switch faulty Will not switch from dip to main |1.7.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd headlight |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd headlight |4.1.2 |c||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative comp valve seized non abs |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Braking system leaking brake compensator |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking injector |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Emissions not tested Unknown service history of Timing belt replacement |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Steering system excessively rough |2.1.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area |jacking point| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount |6.1.8 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak from pump area |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack gaiter split both |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed close to seat belt mount at base |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch holed |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed in 3 places - top x2, lower front inner arch base / end of sill - large hole, welding not finished |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bed holed - 6in round |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake let go and came through mount / floor on brake test |1.1.6 |d||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor when pressed |1.1.2 |a||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split / holed |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear floor (2.4.A.3)1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)1
Steering system excessively tight steering rack very noisey (2.2.D.1)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front floor area (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both pillars (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod /rack end worn, or rack shaft itself?? (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember /valence corroded both sides, near towbar mount brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever missing |3.1.3a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)1
Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint. (2.2.A.1b)1
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c)1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Incorrectly seated |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear axle lower shock absorber mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis upright section |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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 cross-member behind bumper |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter seal |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested both |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor pans / jacking points |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s centre floor pan |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn shackle/spring bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1

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