MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
High level brake light not working
Nearside Inner Door panel insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Door mirror glass damaged
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer edge of tread
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
High level brake light not working
Nearside Inner Door panel insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Door mirror glass damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer edge of tread
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Handbrake low effort Brake pedal spongy
n/s rear tyre low and perished
front pads low n/s rear tyre low and perished on outer wall
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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MK56 TRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MK56 TRZ, 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 MK56 TRZ registered?
MK56 TRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is MK56 TRZ safe to buy?
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