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100,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
underside welded repaired areas undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R & O/S/R inner & outer sill area & O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
both sides underside rear sill areas heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
parking brake nearing reserve travel
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
parking brake nearing reserve travel
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nail in tyre O/S/F & O/S/R ()
Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly within tread
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted slightly (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in tyre O/S/F & O/S/R ()
Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly within tread
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted slightly (3.5.1i)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
nearside front door stiff to open
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nsf tyre close to limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs corroded and thin
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
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MA04 EMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 MA04 EMM, 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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MA04 EMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.
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