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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGENs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:75.25%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:1,220 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Registration plate lamp issues25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear brake binding4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Windscreen has damage3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Central Front Undertray likely to become detached screew missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Coil spring fractured or broken both sides rear springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner 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 fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||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 Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a|1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure off Hub Side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective |3.1 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect strike image (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect strike image (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when hazard lights are on (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashing when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when brake lights are on (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect strike to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect strike to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
Offside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Outer Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative |9.1.1 |d||1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective |8.2.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||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 Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater not working led. in mirror. |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose 3 rd (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Inner Passengers seat insecure 3 rd (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat insecure 4 th both (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat insecure 3 rd (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb out |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open to carry out test |8.4.2|1
Offside Inner Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. Side door partition screen |6.9.3|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))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
Emergency exit sign missing |6.2.D.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door behind door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Brake fluid contaminated black in colour (1.8 (a))1
Rear brake application uneven1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges caused by missing side panel |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front 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
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater. |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi |7.1.2|1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||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
Offside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Speed limiter plate missing |6.9.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Front Sub-frame fractured |6.1.8a|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))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
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Central Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Air bag |5.3.5 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Front outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Front outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Obligatory mirror missing both (3.3 (a))1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine dip sick holder broken leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex split and temp sensor loose (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1

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