MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints and clamps are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake cables are deteriorated
nearside park-brake effort is low, cable isn't returning the caliper
rear fog light lens is deteriorated
rear outer sills are deteriorated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated
handbrake cables deteriorated
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear outer sills deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front top shock mounts are worn
nearside handbrake cable is deteriorated
outer rear sills are corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres slight perishing
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres slight perishing
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
eml on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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SA56 UUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SA56 UUD, 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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SA56 UUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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