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Hypothetically, you have little chance of getting fined. This report, referenced directly from the government web page on DPFs suggests research has still not identified loss of life as a result of particulates from saloon cars...

P1065 would be fuel starvation ? Have you tried driving with the fuel cap off ? Is the ECU reprogrammed away from standard ?

What is the mileage ? Any service history/receipts ?

Buy a Mk 7

https://typeaccord.co.uk/board/threads/8th-gen-tourer-spare-wheel.19647/

Have you tried replacing the fluid ? I have been putting off a replacement for at least two years, sometimes on the ictdi there is virtually no slip at all (except in fifth which I rarely use these days as all my work is local) On the other thread there is a youtube video in DIY which I hope...

You could check the resistance with a multimeter, between the battery negative, the body shell and the engine casings, though I would suspect there are enough earthing points between them. Without looking under the bonnet I recall a large braid that is above and below one of the engine mounts...

One in Morecambe with Goodyear tyre and plenty of tread. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/306894321480

Yes, the petrol versions (all engine sizes) are retained by my neighbours in this village. A couple of lovely examples but little chance they will come up for sale.

I don't do instagram, unfortunately.

If the exhaust has a name like 'Hi-Power' it is either going to be consrtucted lighter than OEM, and/or have better flow for similar weight. Either option is going to have shortcomings with the dB readout at certain frequencies A couple of years ago neighbours complained via social media when...

Why not look for a good condition - like mine ;) Mk 7 tourer ?

If you have the space you could buy a written off model and swop out the parts required.

Mileage ? Which oil ? Take good pictures of what comes out

Change the oil and filter(s) first. What is the current mileage ? Apart from a lazy battery, almost all faults I have cleared are down to something mechanical on its way out.