MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Wiper arm worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both front brake hose ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Wiper arm worn
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wiper arms worn
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded at seat belt mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wiper arms worn
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wiper arms worn
Both wiper arms worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
o/s/r barke has slight bind
O/S/F Brake pads slightly worn
Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perishing
Wipers torn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SO06 SBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SO06 SBZ, 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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SO06 SBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2006.
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