MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front near engine- slightly noisey but acceptable (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also significant perishing - just acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sides rear coil springs corroded - sound at time of test
shields on engine , underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items
Central brake light covered[ disconnected]
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust sheild very poor condition
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also hand brake poor on this side (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear hand brake performance near min requirements
expansion water level low
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
up-rated suspension coil springs fitted to rear
Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and damaged ANPR camera would see as black smudge (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working, could not adjust headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
up-rated suspension coil springs fitted to rear
Offside Front coil spring broken sports suspension fitted (SPAX) (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage and delamination (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on braking surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on braking surface (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' near bottom of windscreen (8.3.1a)
exhaust centre mounting bracket broken away but exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre size 205/55/16
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre size 205/55/16
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front Damage to number plate
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner wheel arch trim fouling engine pulleys
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Some play in steering arm
Offside Front Damage to vehicle
Offside Rear Brake calliper/cable does not release
Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front Damage to number plate
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner wheel arch trim fouling engine pulleys
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Some play in steering arm
Offside Front Damage to vehicle
Offside Rear Brake calliper/cable does not release
Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing
some perish cracks in rear tyres
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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EF06 AYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EF06 AYY, 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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EF06 AYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.
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