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175,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil below minimum.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Engine oil below minimum.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front drive door strap broken
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
both outer sills are very rusty and have hoses, strength not affected
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front drive door strap broken
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
both outer sills are very rusty and have hoses, strength not affected
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
drivers door strap broken
heavy corrosion and hole on nearside outer sill, strength not affected
heavy corrosion and hole on offside outer sill, strength not affected
both outer sills corroded and holed
Rear exhaust corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Front tyres worn inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seats attached to rear seat belts at time of test
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres at 3mm
corrosion starting both rear inner sills.Advise coating with white stone chip paint
noise from aux belt area advise investigating
rear brake pads at about 4mm
screen cracked outside sweep of the blades
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
screen cracked outside sweep of the blades
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AK56 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 AK56 EXF, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AK56 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2006.
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