MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken - system still secure
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Windscreen damage
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken - system still secure
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Windscreen damage
n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover poor
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
windscreen scratched
Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished at upper attachment (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight advanced lift (some lift a design feature) (2.5.B.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,mixed tyre brands fitted.exhaust system corroded.
plastic engine/bay covers fitted.
wiper arm/blades incorrectly fitted/positioned & slight wiper blade arc make to os of windscreen.fuel cap lanard broken.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror head lamp (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wall perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
fuel low & warning lamp lit,starter motor noisy,fuel cap lanyard broken
h/lamp adjusters worn & ns aim on lower limits.
inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.front wiper blades incorrectly positioned
mixed tyre brands fitted,osf tread getting low & outer sidewall perished/cracked.
rear number plate starting to fade,engine covers & undershields fitted.
slight corrosion to exhaust system & mid mounting fractured & rattling.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust bracket broken away from centre pipe but still supporting exhaust
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
screen scratched
both rear tyres oerished
oil level low /both front inner wing covers damaged and insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres wearing on edges.
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RN55 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RN55 LGU, 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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RN55 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.
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