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AK56 LZE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 LZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 92,648 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 89,763 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,842 miles

Central exhaust hanger snapper, exhaust secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,239 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive and only just met requirements

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Sill weak with corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,561 miles

childs seat fitted in rear

rear silencer box outer case rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 May 2015 57,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,197 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 May 2012 42,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 42,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,779 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AK56 LZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK56 LZE, 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 AK56 LZE registered?

AK56 LZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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