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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:48.31%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:474 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively42
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Brake pipe excessively corroded34
Horn not working |1.6.2a|29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Rear brake binding10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Windscreen washer not working 8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Registration plate issues6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Front brake application uneven5
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
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|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||2
Rear Brake cable insecure2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Brake performance not tested due to binding brake (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system |1.1.12 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Engine mounting fractured snapped off |6.1.8 |a| |ii||1
Front Lower coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|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
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 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough |7.7 |c||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front 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 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested extensive corrosion around nearside rear suspension assembly |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent rear susp arm mount inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength susp arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))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
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holled |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges along floor (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced significantly dimmer than other one (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated rubber sleeve preventing operation (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
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
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Fouling mounting point |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under seat |5.2.6|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached is detached |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
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|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (up in wheel arch) (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (inside) (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|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
Front front brake binding both sides |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides X 4 |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle both sides |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front out rigger excessive corroded |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point corroded |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering lower arm corroded |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner bumper panel (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch in 3 places |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer + inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to engine bay floor |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay floor |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/wing |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (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 chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear 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
Emissions not tested engine noise |loose pulley|. |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Emissions not tested oil level too high. (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded below fuel filler neck / pipe |5.2.6|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail back bushes have lots of play (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel from fuel tank and or filler pipe |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Fuel tank leaking and or filler pipe |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge missing Stop Strap Missing |6.2.3 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Central Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork x4 bush worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear in several places |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear end of sill/inner flitch |2.4.A.3|1

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