MOT Status
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101,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
all tyres starting to crack
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SB56 EPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SB56 EPV, 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 SB56 EPV registered?
SB56 EPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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