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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPEs year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:42.39%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:368 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Registration plate issues10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear brake binding4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Front An item not tested |Manual|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
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 Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))2
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Brake hose damaged2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat with a defective structure frame of seat broken and insecure at bottom corner of frame |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both brake lights (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated quarter |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
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
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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.60 |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component 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 inner doorstep |6.2.2 |d| |i||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 Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Battery insecure Both |1.9.1|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below seat belt mounting inside driver`s door |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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
Offside Rear Outer 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 Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger behind front wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre sill holed |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Where torsion bar tube meets chassis/subframe |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Where torsion bar tube meets chassis/subframe |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed by out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Central Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed by out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger holed |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor corroded/holed |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under seat |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated instrument panel lights inoperative (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|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
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside heat exchanger corroded & holed |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Braking system leaking brake master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside 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
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps NOT STAYING ON MAIN BEAM |1.7.4b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure rubber spring cup missing |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.8 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.8 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under vehicle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under vehicle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both sides outer bolts to short |2.4.G.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|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
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind the front wheels |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch |5.2.6|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1

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