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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1962

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mot history
Pass percent:60.53%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN year 1962 passes without issue)
Based on:456 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle31
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Front brake application uneven9
Registration plate issues8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Rear brake binding7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
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|2
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Wheel stud|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when selecting o/s indication the n/s comes on aswell (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|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
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 Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin |3.3.A.1g|1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Torsion bar attachment bracket loose |2.4.E.4a|1
Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |British American headlamp| |1.8.C.4|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Inner front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Obligatory mirror missing drivers mirrow missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Front passenger door catch missing |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Centre Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|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
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
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|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel |3.2.1c|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|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 Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing track ends |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing track end |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake hose damaged1
Front Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint modification unsafe |2.1.3 |f| |i||1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high does not idle |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides front |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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 Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1

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