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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:56.44%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:613 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively59
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Registration plate lamp issues29
Brake pipe excessively corroded25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|12
Rear brake binding12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe |2.1.5 |f| |i||2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Front brake application uneven2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
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|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides - LHD headlamp units |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized lever/plate securing nut missing |3.6.E.3|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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both OS and NS (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/chassis step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Braking system leaking brake pipe at master cylinder corroded |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel pipe insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Cable tie holding valve open/closed. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Lower 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 Lower 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour both sides |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear 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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside front wheel arche rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective Belt slipping |2.3.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
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|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers behind bumper/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers behind bumper/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached |4.10 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached |6.1.6 |i| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear 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
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure held on with tape |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split |7.1.1|1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Braking system leaking compensator valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
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|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|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
Offside 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 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
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch) (rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Central Rear Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||1
Road wheel fixing missing all 4 |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside 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|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Registration plate issues1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle arm catching inner rim |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle arm catching inner rim |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake valve inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking diesel injector spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced light lens misted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light is emiting almost white light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam ;kick up; is incorrect, has left hand drive lamps fitted. (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam ;kick up; is incorrect,left hand drive headlamp is fitted. (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer is holed (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|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
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)1
Battery insecure (1.9.1)1
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various leaks |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP JOINT |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM JOINT |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
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|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 damaged 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 split |2.5.C.1a|1

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