MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
crack in o/s top corner of windscreen
n/s/r tyre perished with signs of deterioration
o/s/r park brake cable not secured in clip
trunking pipe to air filter not secure on intake housing
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust joint clamps corroded through (leaking + insecure) (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
crack in o/s top corner of windscreen
n/s/r tyre perished with signs of deterioration
o/s/r park brake cable not secured in clip
trunking pipe to air filter not secure on intake housing
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brakes fluctuating slightly on RBT
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and starting to tear...advise attention 205/55VR16
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm. 205/55ZR16
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pads starting to wear low.
handbrake lever rough in operation.
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders
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EF56 SXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EF56 SXA, 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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What year was EF56 SXA registered?
EF56 SXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2006.
Is EF56 SXA safe to buy?
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