MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of jacking point and rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged in zone A larger than a 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of jacking point and rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working also full of condensation (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower exhaust centre bracket broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear inner bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear inner bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing tight/rough but not insecure
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective bent (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure bolt loose (2.5.C.2b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Left sill damaged. #ASR light illuminayed on dash panel, advise diagnose and repair. rear no plate slight damage.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Left sill damaged. #ASR light illuminayed on dash panel, advise diagnose and repair. rear no plate slight damage.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front disc's need attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VN56 KZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 KZE, 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 KZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2006.
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