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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:62.57%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:748 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively44
Registration plate lamp issues42
Windscreen washer not working 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Registration plate issues10
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|2
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect headlamp lhd . (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to faulty lights. (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member by tow bar (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
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Retaining clip fallen down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine spraying from above engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp kickup is to the offside (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement output shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling upper arm (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling upper arm (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||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
Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Brake hose damaged1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements output to low (7.7 (c))1
Offside Rear Inner 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
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) max play 75mm,, vehicle play 180mm (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure clamp loose |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment end of travel (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mount on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel, and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror , unable to remove before test due to tied on (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front 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
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage fouling drag link (2.1.4 (a))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam switches off when main beam switched on (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|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
Stop lamp not working offside , nearside & middle |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Steering column inappropriately modified |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Front Steering column universal joint insecure as marked |2.1.5|1
Offside Steering system fouling track rod on steering rack! |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play as marked |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlamp not working (1.8.A.1b)1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat with a defective structure |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Floor excessively deteriorated battery tray holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing link pin to kingpin worn to exess |2.4.G.2|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing |4.4.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lense missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded to excess (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1

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