noticed today that the 1 st axle wheel was moving in and out as i reversed onto bay, at 1 st i thought it was a optical illisiion but on further investigation im told the u-bolts were loose, not tight enough or whatever,fitter said worst that could happen was it could shear u-bolts[or shear something] 
,now its not something youd check,or i dont, but if the worst came to the worst and did shear,axle became loose,accident, how would driver stand, would they be held responcible, if not who, i check wheel nuts, but not axles, how could you,only pick it up when reversing and then still wasnt sure as checking all seemed fine until fitter looked underneath ta
Mark it with a bit of pink chalk then if it does come off you are covered legally speaking.
ady1:
noticed today that the 1 st axle wheel was moving in and out as i reversed onto bay, at 1 st i thought it was a optical illisiion but on further investigation im told the u-bolts were loose, not tight enough or whatever,fitter said worst that could happen was it could shear u-bolts[or shear something]
I think the definative answer is that you are liable for ANY fault with the vehicle once it hits the road. There’s a name for it, just can’t think at the minute…definate/absolute offence or summat like that. However i’ve known of a few like this and they have been dropped prior to court date. Only 'cos the CPS have decided to not go further, do’t rest on yer laurels, keep yer eye out !!!
I’ve had several trailers lately with this problem - ours are usaully running fully freighted and spinning round in tight yards puts loads of strain on the mountings - most of the issues have been with suspension bushes failing rather than u-bolts but once you’ve identified the problem it really should be a case of recovery or at the bare minimum a fitter to chain the axle up to get back.
As for checking on your walkround there’s little you can check other than the wheels all being in line but simply keeping an eye in the mirror in the yard will help spot a problem.
Coffeeholic:
Mark it with a bit of pink chalk then if it does come off you are covered legally speaking.
no i rang coppers straight away and they escorted me to our yard, after id had my free breakfast first 