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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE2s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:58.07%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TYPE2 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:384 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|19
Registration plate lamp issues15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Rear brake binding11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Registration plate issues7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
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|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Central Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler |2.1.3 |a| |ii||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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspesion beam marked with chalk |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point marked with yellow chalk |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 jacking point marked with yellow chalk |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger and body mount |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.2.C.1h|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Inner Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Inner Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside 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
Nearside 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
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
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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner. Dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Nearside Outer 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
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Front 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 Outer 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
Offside Inner 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
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
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|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked areas |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked areas |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Inner 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 brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting |2.4.A.3|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
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern |1.8.A.1b|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 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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor by step |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor by step |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch rear of arch |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/cross-member rear of front arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/cross-member rear of front arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Bumper insecure |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above gear box |1.1.11 |a||1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above gear box |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis back of engine bay |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting upper valance |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel under side |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel under side |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross Member |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cms of Engine Mount |6.1.B.2|1

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