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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT35s year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:50.94%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT35 year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:479 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|83
Headlamp aim out of alignment60
Registration plate lamp issues52
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort41
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively39
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|28
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|12
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Windscreen has damage11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Windscreen washer not working 8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Rear brake binding7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Registration plate issues6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning |1.1.17 |c| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ rear quarter |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and rod hanging off at axle |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white lens damage (4.4.3 (a))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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis crack (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis crack (5.3.6 (a) (i))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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near bump stop |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring hanger |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking around filter |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured |4.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake compensator |3.5.1k|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle dead lock not working |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported joint to flexi hose insecure |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab |5.2.6|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Bumper insecure both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1

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