Login

**devils_fuel** · 27-02-2013, 11:59 PM

I've just spoken to my MOT tester regarding the airbag for MOT as i had my flashing light issues and heard some fantastic news that I just had to share...

The airbag is NOT included currently in the MOT and wont be for the time being, it was due to be included as part of MOT's from start of march/April but this has been suspended indefinitely, so....happy days!!!!

Fingers crossed MYA now passes her MOT next month Smile

**Oil-burner** · 28-02-2013, 12:11 AM

There was quite a few things that were ment to be added to the fail list last year but they most got knocked on the head.

**Dave26** · 28-02-2013, 12:37 AM

Aye mine passed the other month with the airbag light on, as the seats I removed had airbags in, and I haven't been arsed to mess about with the connectors.

**Ed Doe** · 28-02-2013, 08:37 AM

Sorry hold the phone......

So if I have an OMP steering wheel and Buckets, and consequently my airbag light is flashing worse than Dumdum on a night out, the car will still pass MOT????

**devils_fuel** · (This post was last modified: 28-02-2013, 08:41 AM by devils_fuel.)

true story Ed, i asked my tester last night after i heard chinese whispers. Tim is so straight to the rules he's a ruler, he advised me that the rules have not been brought in and won't for a while..i have airbag light issues hence i asked him about the rules Wink

....so Ed you can put the phone down now

**Ed Doe** · 28-02-2013, 08:45 AM

(28-02-2013, 08:40 AM)devils_fuel Wrote: true story Ed, i asked my tester last night after i heard chinese whispers. Tim is so straight to the rules he's a ruler, he advised me that the rules have not been brought in and won't for a while..i have airbag light issues hence i asked him about the rules

....so Ed you can put the phone down now

Haha! Thanks mate Smile

Repd

**devils_fuel** · 28-02-2013, 08:54 AM

you're welcome Ed, i just had to post the news on the forum as i am not the only one with this issue and stressing about it lol

**Niall** · 28-02-2013, 11:38 AM

See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

**vlj** · 28-02-2013, 11:45 AM

(28-02-2013, 11:38 AM)Niall Wrote: See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

That was supposed to be last April, DVLA/VOSA/general twats are incompetent as you already know..

**devils_fuel** · (This post was last modified: 28-02-2013, 12:01 PM by devils_fuel.)

(28-02-2013, 11:38 AM)Niall Wrote: See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

My MOT is booked for 06/04/13 and Tim said don't worry as it won't be included....

probably be an advisory

puglove · 28-02-2013, 12:57 PM

Whooo . I have 3 bulbs to remove this weekend then lmao

**devils_fuel** · 28-02-2013, 09:43 PM

......

**Niall** · 28-02-2013, 10:34 PM

(28-02-2013, 11:45 AM)vlj Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 11:38 AM)Niall Wrote: See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

That was supposed to be last April, DVLA/VOSA/general twats are incompetent as you already know..

Wrong. It was only airbag light last year. You could remove every airbag but providing the light came on and went off, it would pass. This year, it will (read should) fail if the original airbags are missing. Same with ABS

**Piggy** · 01-03-2013, 07:31 AM

I guess the issue with this is track cars/rally cars??

As they have the airbags and abs removed...perhaps thats one of many reasons?!...

Be curious to know how they were going to check too when they are not permitted to remove covers/panels!?

**devils_fuel** · 01-03-2013, 09:01 AM

(28-02-2013, 10:34 PM)Niall Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 11:45 AM)vlj Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 11:38 AM)Niall Wrote: See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

That was supposed to be last April, DVLA/VOSA/general twats are incompetent as you already know..

Wrong. It was only airbag light last year. You could remove every airbag but providing the light came on and went off, it would pass. This year, it will (read should) fail if the original airbags are missing. Same with ABS

so your seats would be a fail then Niall?

**Niall** · 01-03-2013, 09:17 AM

(01-03-2013, 09:01 AM)devils_fuel Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 10:34 PM)Niall Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 11:45 AM)vlj Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 11:38 AM)Niall Wrote: See I was told that they have been brought in but are currently on a 'bedding in' which my tester basically said means ignore it lol. He did say come April though, it will more than likely be introduced.

That was supposed to be last April, DVLA/VOSA/general twats are incompetent as you already know..

Wrong. It was only airbag light last year. You could remove every airbag but providing the light came on and went off, it would pass. This year, it will (read should) fail if the original airbags are missing. Same with ABS

so your seats would be a fail then Niall?

Nope because the rx8 seats have side airbags which are working

Well ok there not but piggy makes a good point that they can't remove covers. I've got resistors for my seat airbags and there is visible airbags on the seats so all is gravy.

**Ed Doe** · 01-03-2013, 09:28 AM

I'm gonna tie ballons to my buckets with "airbag" written on them.

That or draw boobies all over them.... Definitely a pass imo.....

**devils_fuel** · 01-03-2013, 12:11 PM

(01-03-2013, 09:17 AM)Niall Wrote:
(01-03-2013, 09:01 AM)devils_fuel Wrote:
(28-02-2013, 10:34 PM)Niall Wrote: Wrong. It was only airbag light last year. You could remove every airbag but providing the light came on and went off, it would pass. This year, it will (read should) fail if the original airbags are missing. Same with ABS

so your seats would be a fail then Niall?

Nope because the rx8 seats have side airbags which are working

Well ok there not but piggy makes a good point that they can't remove covers. I've got resistors for my seat airbags and there is visible airbags on the seats so all is gravy.

Ah i see

(01-03-2013, 09:28 AM)Ed Doe Wrote: I'm gonna tie ballons to my buckets with "airbag" written on them.

That or draw boobies all over them.... Definitely a pass imo.....

repped !!

**Stephen** · 19-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Thread revival I know, but does anybody know the latest on this?
Noticed today that my air bag light is missing.
And I have a 205 gti steering wheel, so no airbag. Airbag light doesnt come on at all
So will it fail?

Mitch · (This post was last modified: 19-07-2013, 05:19 PM by Mitch.)

(19-07-2013, 04:58 PM)Stephen Wrote: Thread revival I know, but does anybody know the latest on this?
Noticed today that my air bag light is missing.
And I have a 205 gti steering wheel, so no airbag. Airbag light doesnt come on at all
So will it fail?

Nope as there is no airbags fiited to the car

**Stephen** · 19-07-2013, 05:20 PM

Are you sure Miss toon?

AdamInNi · 19-07-2013, 05:22 PM

Does this apply in Northern Ireland as well does anybody know? I know our MOT is a lot more strict than the rest of the Uk...

**Niall** · 19-07-2013, 05:34 PM

Right VOSA guidelines now say that if an airbag system is present, its self test light should come on at startup and go out after a few seconds. All airbags should also be visually undamaged and obviously not detonated.
Now this doesnt mean your tester will adhere to this. Some dont and there is plenty of stories of people getting away with it but obviously some will be pretty hot on their regs.
Another thing to point out for those of you who like to piggy back your air bag light off the abs one. Technically, all self test systems like that should go out at a slightly different time (those of you with working airbags noticed the abs goes out about a second before the airbag). Some testers will pick up on this but you will be extremely unlucky to get caught.

my advice. Get to know what your tester drinks or find a friendly one Big Grin

Mitch · 19-07-2013, 05:41 PM

I am sure, the amount of cars we have failed on air bag lights lately is unreal

**Stephen** · 19-07-2013, 05:42 PM

Sweet I shall bring mine to yours after FCS!

**cully** · 19-07-2013, 06:21 PM

well im doing a roaring trade in airbag resistors mainly to back street garages
anyone want a list who not to go too

Smile

Kezzieboy · 19-07-2013, 07:13 PM

Haha, I'm not even remotely surprised, cully, fixing them is such a pain, and the alternative is scrapping a whole shed load of cars!!

It's a f*cking stupid rule, IMO.

**Niall** · 19-07-2013, 07:15 PM

There not difficult to fix at all. 9 times out of 10, its just a case of cutting off the plugs on the seats and soldering! Airbags rarely go wrong

Connor · 19-07-2013, 07:18 PM

(19-07-2013, 04:58 PM)Stephen Wrote: Thread revival I know, but does anybody know the latest on this?
Noticed today that my air bag light is missing.
And I have a 205 gti steering wheel, so no airbag. Airbag light doesnt come on at all
So will it fail?

The airbag light for you can would have been on the steering wheel, no steering wheel, no airbag, no airbag light Wink

ConorTRG · 19-07-2013, 07:19 PM

(19-07-2013, 05:22 PM)AdamInNi Wrote: Does this apply in Northern Ireland as well does anybody know? I know our MOT is a lot more strict than the rest of the Uk...

Before January 2001 the airbag light doesnt need to work, if the car is after that date it has to work.

Login
Username:
Password:	Lost Password?
	Remember me