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ADVISE Underbody suspension , brake , exhaust components covered in AGE Related Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill area marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lighting up on dash (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISE Underbody suspension , brake , exhaust components covered in AGE Related Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode off
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn /scored/ corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE: os/f outer sill is very corroded/ soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corroded off
ADVISE: suspension components, bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust system insecure x2 centre exhaust clamps corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working o/s wingmirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os/r inner sidewall has cuts/ splits excessvily /deep (225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ADVISE: rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corroded off
ADVISE: suspension components, bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust back box starting to corrode
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust back box starting to corrode
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All brake discs slightly rusty.
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FL56 EGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FL56 EGD, 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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FL56 EGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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