MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion rear
underseal applied in places front and rear
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion rear
underseal applied in places front and rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light,showing light misting
Oil leak, but not excessive from front area(possible oil filter?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box outer skin corroding but not leaking gas
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer insecure at centre mountings(bracket broken) (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged incomplete (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on centre treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light,showing light misting
Oil leak, but not excessive from front area(possible oil filter?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box outer skin corroding but not leaking gas
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
parking brake would benifit adjustment
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake warning light on
engine light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
high level brake lamp inop
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
high level brake lamp inop
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)
near side rear seat belt not tested baby seat fitted
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ML06 YZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ML06 YZE, 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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ML06 YZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2006.
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