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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1975

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mot history
Pass percent:49.57%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE year 1975 passes without issue)
Based on:347 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Registration plate lamp issues14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|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
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|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|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
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|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside 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 |2.4.G.4e|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
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|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both marked |2.4.A.3|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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play From steering box |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|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
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both |2.4.G.2|1
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 Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Central and rear inner sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger, chassis to inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / wing panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / wing panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner step |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside 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 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch |5.2.6|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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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 |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
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|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 Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
front brake binding both sides |3.7.B.1|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp An faded |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area various places marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area various places marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area various places marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area various places marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill various places marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear 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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner 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 Outer 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 Inner 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 Outer 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front 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 Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front 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 Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o too high |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1

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