MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear steel brake pipes corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear at join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn down to legal limit & worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear steel brake pipes corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear at join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn down to legal limit & worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear, small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake discs scored slight corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs scored slight corrosion
both rear brake discs very corroded
both front tyres very close to the limit on centres of treads
brake pad warning light on but pads ok
hi line rear brake light not connected
brake pad warning light staying on
front wiper blades slightly split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light staying on
front wiper blades slightly split
Center rear stop light not working
Nearside front tyre is wearing low and bald on the inner edge
Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge
Offside headlamp aim is on the min line and won't adjust
Nearside front indicator lamp is secured in with tape
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge
Offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front indicator lamp is secured in with tape
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge
Offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
hi level stop light not working
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished
Oil leak
hi level stop light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED ON EDGES
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL
O/S/R LIGHT LENS LOOSE
Oil leak
centre brake light disconnected
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED ON EDGES
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL
O/S/R LIGHT LENS LOOSE
Oil leak
centre brake light disconnected
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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GL06 AFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GL06 AFF, 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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GL06 AFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.
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