MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive back (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front lower arch plastic cover is loose
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive back (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front lower arch plastic cover is loose
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/S/Front tyre wearing on the inner edge.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
observe traction light
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
observe traction control light
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
observe airbag light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside and nearside front screen washers no water [toped up]
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f mirror broken
n/s/f mirror broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MK06 PLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MK06 PLJ, 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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MK06 PLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.
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