MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust rusty
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear new pads been fitted old pads on o/s/r
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit fuse box insecure on top of the battery (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower rear seat base missing on test
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box outer corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear exhaust deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Rear exhaust deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front lamp damage
Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
n/side and o/side rear underside of sills has slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/side and o/side rear underside of sills has slight corrosion.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN56 AAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VN56 AAK, 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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VN56 AAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2006.
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