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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone lower ball joint cover damaged but still preventing dirt. No play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lamp casing damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Driver wing mirror lens missing (half) (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/s & O/s front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill panel is slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/s & O/s front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill panel is slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear Lamp unit slightly damaged.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill inner section slightly corroded.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear Lamp unit slightly damaged.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer sill inner section slightly corroded.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall and outer tread slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill panel inner section slightly corroded.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged, No white light is showing.
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill is slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
O/s rear outer sill panel is slightly corroded (inner section of sill)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged, No white light is showing.
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill is slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
O/s rear outer sill panel is slightly corroded (inner section of sill)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white light. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged, but not fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Water in lamp unit.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On at time of test. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve between CAT and first silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged, but not fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Water in lamp unit.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s rear tyre is getting perished and getting low on tread
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s rear tyre is getting perished and getting low on tread
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres deteriorated
exhaust joining sleeves rusty
nearside outer sill damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
exhaust joining sleeves rusty
nearside outer sill damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer sill damaged
Both front lower arm rear suspension bushes perished
Damage to left hand outer sill
Items removed from drivers view before test
Nail in right hand rear tyre
Damage to left hand outer sill panel
Right hand front lower arm rear bush starting to split
Right hand front tyre just 2.1 mm and edged off
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Damage to left hand outer sill panel
Right hand front lower arm rear bush starting to split
Right hand front tyre just 2.1 mm and edged off
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight drag on front brakes
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight drag on front brakes
Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing
Nearside sill panel damaged
Offside headlamp set on upper limit
Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside sill panel damaged
Offside headlamp set on upper limit
damage to passengers body outter sill
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YB55 XRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YB55 XRY, 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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YB55 XRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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