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DV56 RZL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,558 mi
Last recorded92,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 RZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 65,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

all four shock absorbers and springs corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing light corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing light corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing light corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing light corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 48,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r brake slightly tight

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box mounts wearing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,494 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 27,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 23,056 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,793 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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DV56 RZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV56 RZL, 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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DV56 RZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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