MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on dash (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed emitts large blue smoke from tail pipe possable damage incuring (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault orange light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front lower front seal/body has corrosion outside prescribed area
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR & OSR (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS worn and pitted, will need changing when the pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS about to touch the wear indicator wire, advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wiper blade is the wrong size
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS worn and pitted, will need changing when the pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS about to touch the wear indicator wire, advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wiper blade is the wrong size
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust silencer insecure center mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f outer wall perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f outer wall perished
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s wiper poor
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s wiper poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EK56 XWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 EK56 XWC, 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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EK56 XWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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