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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:63.83%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:835 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded78
Registration plate lamp issues47
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Brake hose excessively deteriorated43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Rear brake binding11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|4
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))2
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired Both sides (5.1.2 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure front to rear bars loose |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached loose bolts on CV joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower seat belt mount is excessively corroded under wheel 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 lower end of B pillar under wheel arch next to water tank filler pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hub split pin is missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hub split pin is missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative Does not work from Harzard switch |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides little/no effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working when hazard switched on |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |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 Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks several places as shown to vehicle presenter |4.11 |c| |iii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Side repeater missing both |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake valve inadequately mounted |1.1.7 |c||1
Fuel pipe insecure front by steering rack |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Steering wheel weakened by modification |2.1.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Emissions not tested Engine Not Idling (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arck (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front |2.5.A.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front 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
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Doorstep |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Doorstep |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheelarch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|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
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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 Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a small cut allowing grease out/dirt in |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1

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