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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 1992

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mot history
Pass percent:56.51%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN year 1992 passes without issue)
Based on:522 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Registration plate lamp issues40
Brake pipe excessively corroded35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Registration plate issues7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Brake hose damaged6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |7.8 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached |6.1.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking in wheel arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front door steps |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to access locked petrol cap |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat |2.4.C.1c|1
Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat |2.4.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |6.1.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x3 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))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
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner step at fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up both |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Emissions not tested over heating |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell hole in floor caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell hole in floor caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Electrical wiring insecure fuse box insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.2.1 |b||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Central Inner Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps dip switch not fitted |1.7.4b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Offside Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Central Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested both sides |4.1.2 |b||1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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

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