Correct as at 29th March 2024. It may be superseded at any time.

Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Light vehicle repair certification > Vehicle structure > Bumpers and energy absorber

2-6 Bumpers and energy absorber

Reasons for rejection

1. In the absence of specific permission in the manufacturer’s instructions, one of the following components has been repaired:

a) high strength steel bumper reinforcements

b) aluminium bumper reinforcements

c) structural fibre and composite bumpers

d) non-mechanical energy absorbers.

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation