MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dipstick tube broken.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear boot accessed via emergency release.
Rear parking brake performance/Imbalance only just met limits. (O/S/R low).
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dipstick tube broken.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear parking brake performance/Imbalance only just met limits. (O/S/R low).
Unable to open boot - but can gain access through rear seats.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread depth - inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil dipstick tube broken.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front-to-centre sleeve loose, & centre mount corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread depth - inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil dipstick tube broken.
Engine dipstick tube broken
Front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Oil leak ()
nearside headlamp well over to the left
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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DU06 KCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 DU06 KCA, 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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DU06 KCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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