MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
OFFSIDE NEARSIDE REAR SILLS SLIGHT CORROSSION
SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have light corrosion in places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened left and right mounts have wear and lift present but are secure at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades both splitt but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (rear portion) has powdery corrosion under coating. ok at time of test. can not inspect all of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has white powdery corrosion under plastic coating, metal ok underneath. can not inspect every piece. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut slightly misty all over but dry. car tested on a wet day. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting bearing notchy and noisey in operation. ok at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack not obstructing view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes left and right slightly deteriorated but secure at time of test. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right brake pipes have corrosion (powdery) under coating but metal ok underneath. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded at top and bottom left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres both left and right cracking and splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear parking brake performance poor
exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear parking brake performance poor
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
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))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advise brake pedal spongy
Advise centre exhaust bracket insecure
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PJ06 PCF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 PJ06 PCF, 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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PJ06 PCF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2006.
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