MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers obscuring some components
Exhaust and brackets corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers obscuring some components
Exhaust and brackets corrosion
2 x tyres have shoulder wear
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
2 x tyres have shoulder wear
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
slight movement in strut top bearings
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under covers fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside mirror badly cracked
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside mirror badly cracked
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)
o/s mirror glass cracked
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE56 CHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AE56 CHV, 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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What year was AE56 CHV registered?
AE56 CHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2006.
Is AE56 CHV safe to buy?
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