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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:42.48%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLF year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:937 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment92
Registration plate lamp issues89
Brake pipe excessively corroded85
Brake hose excessively deteriorated55
Horn not working |1.6.2a|55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|48
Registration plate issues38
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort34
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Rear brake application uneven15
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|14
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|12
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Emissions not tested |7.0|10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|10
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear brake binding9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|8
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Front brake application uneven7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Windscreen has damage7
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake hose damaged5
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|5
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|4
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|4
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|3
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Horn control missing |1.6.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|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
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))2
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))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|2
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|2

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