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EX56 ZZG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,600 miles

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

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

near side front brake disc worn

off side front brake disc worn

Fail 20 Sep 2013 61,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

near side front brake disc worn

off side front brake disc worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,718 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,821 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,821 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,828 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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EX56 ZZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX56 ZZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX56 ZZG registered?

EX56 ZZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ZZG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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