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HV56 LNA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 94,466 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 94,464 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 90,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,787 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust clamp rusting

Central exhaust mount broken but still secure

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front dip stick tube broken

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,414 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating but beam image still acceptable

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating but beam image still acceptable

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,809 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,824 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover

Fail 15 Feb 2019 77,803 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,702 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,157 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 57,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Neraside front & rear, Offside front & rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,050 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on exhaust system

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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HV56 LNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HV56 LNA, 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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HV56 LNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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