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135,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury both struts not working (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 year tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper brake light n/w
Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible caliper issue seek advice (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper brake light n/w
Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
wipers becoming poor
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
wipers becoming poor
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VK56 UGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 VK56 UGU, 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 VK56 UGU registered?
VK56 UGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2006.
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