MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle to rear joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear parking brake performance close min
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear brakes sticking slightly
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear brakes sticking slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes sticking slightly
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes sticking slightly
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SJ56 XXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ56 XXW, 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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SJ56 XXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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