Seatbelt not retracting: will it fail an MOT?
A seatbelt that will not retract properly can cause an MOT fail, but the result depends on whether the retractor still works as intended and whether the belt can be worn safely.
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Author: Alex Porter
Diesel smoke test MOT fail: how to lower opacity before a retest
Failed a diesel smoke test at MOT? Here is what opacity means, what usually causes the fail, and which fixes are worth doing before a retest.
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Cloudy headlight restoration for MOT: when haze becomes a problem
Cloudy headlights do not always fail an MOT, but badly oxidised lenses can reduce light output and spoil beam aim. Here is when restoration is enough and when replacement makes more sense.
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VW Golf rear coil spring snap symptoms: the warning signs and the MOT risk
A snapped rear coil spring on a VW Golf can start with a light clonk, a low rear corner or tyre rubbing. Here is how to spot it, what the MOT says and why it should not be ignored.
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Vauxhall’s new Leapmotor SUV is really a speed-and-cost play
The nostalgic name game is getting the attention, but the bigger story is how openly Vauxhall is using Leapmotor hardware and Chinese development speed to chase a mainstream electric SUV launch in 2028.
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