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RX06 XLG

2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,494 mi
Last recorded21,494 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel11,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XLG
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 21,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 21,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 21,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 21,300 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 21,300 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Probably due to brake pedal fault (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 21,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Broken and ingressed with water (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Assessment of wheel bearing not possible due to break bind

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 21,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 12,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,459 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 11,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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RX06 XLG is a 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 11,450 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 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX06 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX06 XLG is a 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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