MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s head lamp aim not checked
Emissions not tested engine misfire causing excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
MIL light on
Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre low on tread
offside front tyre low on tread
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PN56 PFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PN56 PFX, 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 PFX registered?
PN56 PFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2006.
Is PN56 PFX safe to buy?
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