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84,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE ANDF OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS NON STRUCTURAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE ANDF OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS NON STRUCTURAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer skirt sill non structural (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to rear pipe unable to complete emissions (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer skirt sill non structural (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted.
Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished. Showing cords on cracks in side wall. (4.1.D.1b)
Engine bay covers fitted.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm. 205/55R16 91W (4.1.E.1)
Rear High vision stop lamp not working.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
EML On
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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WV56 VNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WV56 VNB, 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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WV56 VNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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