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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:44.77%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:344 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Registration plate issues27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Registration plate lamp issues15
Brake pipe excessively corroded13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Rear brake binding11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Front brake application uneven4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
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|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
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|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
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|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
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|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Windscreen has damage2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
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|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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 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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at seat mount |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|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 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 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
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sliding door |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger arm. (In front of rear axle mount). (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working All |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer 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|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |1.1.6 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Inner 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|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked |3.6.C.1b|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside 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 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front 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 or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside 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|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower 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 kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.3 |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3700 |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
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|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
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearsde |2.2.C.1c|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside 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 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 Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier appears not have a clamp or strap fitted |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Steering column attachment defective bolts missing as steering column meets floor | will require drilling for new bolt holes | |2.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|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 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 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated insecure at servo end |3.6.C.1b|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |7.8 |b| |ii||1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel hose leaking at fuel tank |7.2.3|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper missing both |3.4 |a||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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working Offside and Nearside |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1

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