MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake discs corroding on inner faces
Nearside front track rod end dust boot split
Rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroding on inner faces
Limited reserve travel in parking brake lever
Nearside front track rod end dust boot split
Rear brake discs corroded
nearside rear outer sill coroded and holed
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
baffles colapsed inside rear exhaust silencer
internals loose inside rear exhaust silencer
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside wiper blade splitting at the end
all tyres worn
the nearside rear tyre is scuffed
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PN56 NEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 PN56 NEY, 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 PN56 NEY registered?
PN56 NEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.
Is PN56 NEY safe to buy?
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