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BF56 ZGO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,296 miles

both headlamps faded

both rear tyres outer walls cracked and perished

slightly smoking from exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,577 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,864 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,271 miles

Offside Front wheel been knocked

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,271 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front wheel been knocked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,155 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,258 miles

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

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

center brake lights disconected

Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

center brake lights disconected

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,634 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Service warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 39,634 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

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

Service warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,908 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,927 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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BF56 ZGO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF56 ZGO, 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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BF56 ZGO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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