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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust back box corroded
Both sills corroded and small holes but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both sills corroded and small holes but not within prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both head lamp lenses faded
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust silencer corroded
tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
damp in offside rear lamp unit
rear exhaust silencer corroded
tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items
engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items
front tyre treads are wearing low
offside rear tyre wear uneven
play in front top strutt mounts
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items
front tyre treads are wearing low
offside rear tyre wear uneven
play in front top strutt mounts
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside windscreen wiper slightly damaged
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
windscreen washers are poor
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside windscreen wiper slightly damaged
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
windscreen washers are poor
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items
front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges
tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items
cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items
offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the edges
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EA56 XBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EA56 XBD, 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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EA56 XBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2006.
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