MOT Status
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80,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front top mount play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Possibly due to handbrake mechanism is seized (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Engine burning oil at fast idle, emissions stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly due to handbrake mechanism is seized (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Possibly due to handbrake mechanism is seized (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly pitted, pad making no contact on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly due to handbrake mechanism is seized (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve has corroded and started leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly pitted, appears that no braking effort is happening on this side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve has corroded and started leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly pitted, appears that no braking effort is happening on this side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, lenses are weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall compromised (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall compromised (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level below minimum
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top Bearing has slight play, not considered excessive
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Replace rear brake pads soon
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front wipers worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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WU56 FXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WU56 FXO, 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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WU56 FXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2006.
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