MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS engine oil level low
rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing
reversing lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS engine oil level low
Windscreen washer not working PRS (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing
reversing lamp inop
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine cover fitted restricting general view of some engine bay components
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight damage (205/55/16)
under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes under vehicle unable to assess
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes under vehicle unable to assess
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear tyres signs of perishing
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)
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VK56 PKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VK56 PKF, 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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VK56 PKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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