MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged/loose
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull lever missing can still open advise repair
glow plug light flashing advise repair
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged/loose
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull lever missing can still open advise repair
glow plug light flashing advise repair
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
oil leak
engine cover and under covers fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF56 BNO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HF56 BNO, 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 HF56 BNO registered?
HF56 BNO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2006.
Is HF56 BNO safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF56 BNO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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