I will have to post some pics, 'once i get it back'. More chance of gettin kids back from social services than gettin your van back from Bristol St motors 
Bristol Street motors have finally sorted the cutting out 'without the need for parts' so they've just adjusted something.
They are still waiting a hand brake lever/assembly which could take weeks, so a breakers yard is my best option. If anyone has a hand brake assembly that'll fit let me know. In regard to Bristol St mechanics the term choc tea pot comes to mind 
...if i was that bad at my job i'd be down the dole office
Called RAC who adjusted the idle speed which has sorted the cutting out and it not starting 
My mk4 is an auto, so moving the gear lever or steering brought the idle speed down too low causing it to cut out or not to start. Havin a trani teaches you loads ...like not taking it to a so called ford dealer 