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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion in most rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion in most rear suspension components
Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle beam inc mountings corroded but not excessive
Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front difficult to assess due to binding brake
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
slight lift @ nsf top strut mount
Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side rear tyre has cuts in tread
near side rear tyre has cuts in tread
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LB53 VRS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LB53 VRS, 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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LB53 VRS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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