MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working lamp unit broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
overheating
underside rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
external bodywork damages - O/S Front bumper, nearside wing mirror cover - all been temporary repaired with duck tape
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
hand brake just met the requirment
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads 3/4 worn.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake pads 3/4 worn.
Both front tyres worn on edges close to legal minimum
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges.
High level rear light inop.
Rear brake pads worn low.
Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.
High level rear light inop
Slight cracking to both rear tyre treads & sidewalls.
Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.
Slight damage to o/s wiper blade.
Front brake pads worn low.
High level rear light inop.
Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads worn low.
High level rear light inop.
O/s/f tyre worn on edges close to legal minimum.
Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight damage to o/s/f wiper blade.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
cut o/s/r tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
cut o/s/r tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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MD55 YPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YPZ, 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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MD55 YPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 2006.
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