MOT Status
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210,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed emits too much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
off side outer sill corroded . towards rear
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe welded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe welded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
handbrake travel
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
handbrake travel
rear exhaust back box slight corrosion front tyres wearing low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to nearside front outer wall.
tail end silencer outer skin peeling
wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF55 HHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 HHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AF55 HHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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