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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:54.63%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLF year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:659 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively45
Registration plate lamp issues42
Horn not working |1.6.2a|34
Brake pipe excessively corroded34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Registration plate issues15
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear brake binding8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
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|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
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|2
Offside 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front 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 Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel hose leaking Fuel filler hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside 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 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 Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill |5.2.6|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both |2.6.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front valance |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|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
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Stop lamp|s| switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member engine mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by arm mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by arm mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported leaking |7.1.1|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|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
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Towbar attachment insecure |6.1.6 |c| |i||1
Towbar attachment likely to become detached tow ball |6.1.6 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Inner 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Emissions not tested due to belt |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system leaking |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Track rod end modification unsafe |2.1.3 |f| |i||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear 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 Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|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
Offside 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 Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubbers perished |7.1.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|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
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1

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