MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shalt output seal, (8.4.1 (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))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shalt output seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()
O/S/F Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Excessive Play ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()
O/S/F Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Excessive Play ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Covers & Shields Fitted (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both Sides Heavily Corroded, Marked With Yellow Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Covers & Shields Fitted (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod End has Play ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Heavily Worn on Outer Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge of tread plus near wear indicators
front pads getting low
Nearside windscreen washer jet partly blocked
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres starting to perish
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)
all four tyres starting to perrish
off side wiper blade split
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HG56 VTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 HG56 VTO, 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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HG56 VTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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