MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside steering rack boot perishing
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside steering rack boot perishing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre perished in tread
slight oil leak from engine/gear box area
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
front brake discs excessively pitted
rear tyres near tread wear indicators
slight play in nearside front inner steering swivel joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs excessively pitted
rear tyres near tread wear indicators
slight play in nearside front inner steering swivel joint
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate cracked
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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WJ06 VXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 WJ06 VXM, 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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WJ06 VXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2006.
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