Guess what Mark, I am de catted.
Have since passed several genuine Mot without the need to'know someone'
I had my cat gutted so looks like still present and emission are still spot on.
My opinion is don't bother getting decat pipe made (none available off shelf) as will fail mot on visual inspection

2007 3.0tdi le mans
hybrid turbo, decat,miltek, 20's etc
330-350 bhp
450-500lbst