MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated and soft
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery becoming insecure
centre mirror becoming insecure
engine lumpy at idle (intermittent
slight deterioration to headlamps
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated and soft
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery becoming insecure
centre mirror becoming insecure
engine lumpy at idle (intermittent
slight deterioration to headlamps
slight oil leaks
both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
centre mirror becoming insecure
engine hunts intermittently at idle
n/s mirror cover damaged and becoming insecure
n/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
centre mirror becoming insecure
engine hunts intermittently at idle
n/s mirror cover damaged and becoming insecure
n/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Offside Rear tyre badly cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front brake pads becoming worn
Nearside Rear minor perishing to tyre
Nearside mirror housing insecure
Offside Front slight roughness felt from wheel when rotated
Offside Rear minor cracks to rear tyre
Offside registration bulb becoming dim
front brake discs becoming worn and corroded
minor wear and corrosion to rear brake discs
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure side mirror case (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall
Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall
Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust bracket detached,not insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s air bag turned off.
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in front suspension top mounts
winscreen cracked outside swept area
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KL56 FWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KL56 FWW, 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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KL56 FWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2006.
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