The SAAQ inspection as an ICE

So the idea was to get it inspected and approved as an ICE before converting it to electric. Burocracy being what it is, I want to tilt the odds in my favour and avoid having to jump through non-EV related hoops when I try to put this thing on the road in a few months.
So off I went last Monday for my inspection at the SAAQ. Bright and early, first appointment of the day. I took the first appointment incase I had to do some running around for parts, repairs, etc. during my one-day-pass for the purpose of inspecting and repairing the vehicle. As it turns out, it was a good choice.

The car didn't pass. Outstanding issues:
- The rear-view mirror fell off when I adjusted it on my way to the inspection...
- The running lights didn't work in front
- The head lights, not alligned and no high beams
- The rubber pads on the brake and clutch pedals were too worn
- The back seat does not stay upright, it needs the retaining strap
- The wipers don't run in low and don't park themselves when turned off


So I spent a few mornings this week getting some of these cleared up.
- The rear-view is now back up, but there is no way it will pass, a new one will be ordered.
- Replaced all the fuses which solved the running lights issue.
- The relay which latches the lights to high or low does not work, one has been ordered. The bulbs themselves are OK. I haven't aligned them yet.
- The brake and clutch pedal-pads have been ordered.
- Bought a few different latches for the back seat, haven't gotten around to trying any yet.
- Wipers are still an issue. I hope to get some feedback from "TheSamba" forums (a great resource for VWs).

Some other issues I plan to address:
- Install the correct 'window scraper' on the drivers side.
- Change out all the rubber seals on the doors and windows
- Fix the dings in the front windshield before they turn into cracks.