4 replies to this topic

[jeo022]

Just a quick one sorry tried searching but no luck,
Do you need bump stops for an mot or can I get away without as long as nothings touching suspension wise?
Cheers
Joe

[minidaves]

depends on testers veiw, no bump stops is not as it was intended for use on the high way and then becomes a modification, and you should tell your insurance comany. The bump stop is a safety device. however if the suspention is touching bumpstop or too close, its a fail.

dave

[Bungle]

most slammed VW camper vans run with no bump stops

[jeo022]

So if I lift it back up for mot so there would be enough room for bump stops but not actually fit them it should be okay?
Cheers again
Joe

[tommy13]

Inadequate clearance of the axle or suspension with the bump stop or chassis, or

A suspension unit so weak that the body or other part of the vehicle fouls a road wheel or would do so if the vehicle was laden-

Note: a missing bump stop rubber is not a reason for rejection.


The above is taken from the MOT manual, reasons for failure. As you can see, not having bumpstop rubbers is not a reason for failure.
They should not be removed to disguise cases where there is lack of clearance between the bump stop rubber and the relevant suspension arm, as this could lead to excessive strain being placed on the suspension ball joints if they exceed their designed arc of travel and may result in the joint snapping off.