MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre stop light not working
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
Central brake lamp inop
Central exhaust bracket loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
handbrake efficiency low on limit
exhaust centre mounting corroded
high level stop light inop
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre mounting corroded
high level stop light inop
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
corrosion on front brake discs inside face
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
corrosion on front brake discs inside face
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD55 LJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MD55 LJF, 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 MD55 LJF registered?
MD55 LJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2006.
Is MD55 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD55 LJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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