Wing mirror smashed

hansolo2000

will it pass mot if I fix a driver side mirror permanently in place?

452

Yes it will.

hansolo2000

It used to be electronic opening when unlocked 

i came out to discover it hanging off by the wire

i have got money to fix it in a garage 

can i I stick it back on with silicone would this pass mot

George_Michael

hansolo2000 said:

i came out to discover it hanging off by the wire

can i I stick it back on with silicone would this pass mot

Maybe, maybe not.
Is it the whole mirror assembly that was knocked off the car?
If so, sticking it back on with silicone would allow it to pass the requirement for there to be a mirror but depending on exactly how well it is attached and if it's noticed it could still fail on:

(b) Obligatory mirror or device: (i) slightly damaged or loose (ii) inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure

Minor  Major

hansolo2000

George_Michael said:

hansolo2000 said:

i came out to discover it hanging off by the wire

can i I stick it back on with silicone would this pass mot

Maybe, maybe not.
Is it the whole mirror assembly that was knocked off the car?
If so, sticking it back on with silicone would allow it to pass the requirement for there to be a mirror but depending on exactly how well it is attached and if it's noticed it could still fail on:

(b) Obligatory mirror or device: (i) slightly damaged or loose (ii) inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure

Minor  Major

Thanks so a shame long as it’s solid it should pass?

452

hansolo2000 said:

George_Michael said:

hansolo2000 said:

i came out to discover it hanging off by the wire

can i I stick it back on with silicone would this pass mot

Maybe, maybe not.
Is it the whole mirror assembly that was knocked off the car?
If so, sticking it back on with silicone would allow it to pass the requirement for there to be a mirror but depending on exactly how well it is attached and if it's noticed it could still fail on:

(b) Obligatory mirror or device: (i) slightly damaged or loose (ii) inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure

Minor  Major

Thanks so a shame long as it’s solid it should pass?

So don't use silicone. 

Robisere

And don't do what I saw before lockdown: an old Focus, with the door mirror strapped on with duct tape. Duct tape being over the mirror and obscuring at least 50% of the reflective surface. Saw that car twice in one day.

452

Robisere said:

And don't do what I saw before lockdown: an old Focus, with the door mirror strapped on with duct tape. Duct tape being over the mirror and obscuring at least 50% of the reflective surface. Saw that car twice in one day.

It was probably Fred. 

Scrapit

Robisere said:

And don't do what I saw before lockdown: an old Focus, with the door mirror strapped on with duct tape. Duct tape being over the mirror and obscuring at least 50% of the reflective surface. Saw that car twice in one day.

There's not a minimum or maximum size a wing mirror should be. Some vw vans have different sizes on each side. As long as you can see you are good

hansolo2000

Scrapit said:

Robisere said:

And don't do what I saw before lockdown: an old Focus, with the door mirror strapped on with duct tape. Duct tape being over the mirror and obscuring at least 50% of the reflective surface. Saw that car twice in one day.

There's not a minimum or maximum size a wing mirror should be. Some vw vans have different sizes on each side. As long as you can see you are good

I can fix it on with sealant for now, but it can’t ever fold back in.

chances of it getting knocked off again are high.

hansolo2000

Should I disconnect the motor somehow because the other mirror goes in and out everytime I lock it

the motor is still turning on the drivers side how can I disconnect it?

will it still pass mot