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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25s year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:52.25%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25 year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:467 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively40
Registration plate lamp issues40
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Registration plate issues20
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Rear brake binding5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
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|2
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|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
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|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Outer Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded piller |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower and inner sill corroded/holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Central Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear beam corroded N/S & O/S (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor section corroded near front suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|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 inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
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
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.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
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Front Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control LOOSE |2.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front 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 Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer 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 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 Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Upper Body component corroded and likely to cause injury roof seam (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill reinforcement (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sides various areas from front to rear, |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, |2.4.A.3|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting area, |2.2.C.1h|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated when main beam selected, (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|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 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
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged not bolted down (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged not bolted down (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush. |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush. |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both |2.6.2|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mounting point and wheel arch within 30cm |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch 30cm within suspension mounts |6.1.A.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c|1
Battery insecure no clamp fitted |1.9.1|1
Fuel hose excessively damaged upper fuel filler kneck |7.2.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))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
Offside Rear 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||1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Stop lamp not working both ns/os |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive emissions reading 3578 / 1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed within 30cm of seat. belt buckle mount on seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexy |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1

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