Does a car NEED a front bumper?

[kiak360]

I own a mk1 golf and have removed the front bumper and fitted indicators, can it still pass an mot or does it need a bumper in order to pass. Also do card require a front tow bar to pass mot?
thanks

[123everton]

Depends on the car, old Minis and Beetles then no, any sharp edges?

[Iggle Piggle]

most cars will fail an mot if they have no bumper fitted as there are usually rough/sharp parts of the car exposed.
There is no requirement to have a front towing eye attached. (Most modern cars have a screw in eye).
Where have you fitted the indicators?

[Buenchico]

Something else to consider:
Unless you've notified your insurers you've probably invalidated your insurance, since they'll regard the changes as 'modifications' to the vehicle. If you do tell your insurers your premiums will probably increase significantly.

A further point:
If you've not fitted the indicators in accordance with these regulations
http://www.opsi.gov.u...91796_en_12.htm#nsch7
the vehicle is not 'road legal' and will be failed by any competent MoT examiner.

Chris

[Teleph0ne]

An mot should be ok as long as there are no loose or sharp edges and the indicators are correctly fitted along with the front number plate. You would have significantly reduced protection in a crash though and would probably void your insurance as it is modified and because of the reduced protection in a crash

[kiak360]

Thanks for the feedback.
There are no sharp edges, infact I would say the bumper is sharper than the bodywork. the insurance shouldn't be a problem an as regards to te impact safety it will be more of a show car then an evryday car.
Also big thanks to buenchico for bringing up the regulations on the indicators, big help.