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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:55.77%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:364 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Brake pipe excessively corroded25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Registration plate lamp issues21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split. |2.4.G.2|1
Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before box |7.1.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side step |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner seal |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure Hose ,tank, cap all insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective full of water and no image |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Exhaust system insecure at gearbox |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch /chassis holed |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear radius arm /chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty main |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush split |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember in front of gearbox |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step corroded underneath |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 seat belt anchorage point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner wheel arch holed |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/r cv gaiter |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSH EXCESSIVE PLAY |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/R INNER CV GAITER SPLIT |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R BOX SECTION BY REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R BOX SECTION BY REAR CHASSIS LEG HOLED |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light |4.5.4 |a||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under vehicle |1.9.2a|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm outer mounting bracket corroded & fractured & lower forward rear wheel arch/sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1

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