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AO56 MLZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,235 mi
Last recorded131,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,235 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2022 131,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,461 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,124 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 127,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cuts

Fail 12 Jan 2018 123,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cuts

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 115,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,308 miles

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,495 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,421 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,291 miles

rear tyres tread 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,542 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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AO56 MLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO56 MLZ, 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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AO56 MLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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