MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill slightly damaged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside outer sill slightly damaged
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Centre stop lamp not working
Engine management warning lamp on
Offside outer sill damaged
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Centre stop lamp not working
Engine management warning lamp on
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside outer sill damaged
Centre Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
Nearside Front Outer sill has damaged to it
Nearside Rear Wheel rim damaged
Offside Outer Sill has damage to it
Rear Number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
EML on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5% left (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer sill has damaged to it
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel rim damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Sill has damage to it
Rear Number plate damaged
center stop light does not work unable to determine if connected or not
clutch thrust bearing noisy
gearbox oil leak (drive shaft seals ?)
nearside front coil spring has a slight ping when turning steering
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
center stop light does not work unable to determine if connected or not
clutch thrust bearing noisy
gearbox oil leak (drive shaft seals ?)
nearside front coil spring has a slight ping when turning steering
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
battery encased at time of test not allowing for security inspection
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
battery encased at time of test not allowing for security inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre perrished
nearside rear wing damaged
offside rear tyre perrished and punctured
engine management light on
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HJ56 XFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ56 XFX, 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 HJ56 XFX registered?
HJ56 XFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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