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HV56 ZVP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,247 mi
Last recorded92,247 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,247 miles

Both front windscreen wiper arms worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 64,523 miles

Central exhaust hangers broken

Nearside Front tyre split and perished on the edges of the tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split and perished on the outer part of the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,719 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,594 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2016 53,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,563 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,383 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 28,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,158 miles

Front brake disc surfaces are in poor condition

Near side front tyre 3mm and has some cuts in the tread

Near side rear tyre has some cuts in the tread

Fail 15 Oct 2010 19,155 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc surfaces are in poor condition

Near side front tyre 3mm and has some cuts in the tread

Near side rear tyre has some cuts in the tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,355 miles

small cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

small cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

small cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 8 Oct 2009 15,355 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

small cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

small cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

small cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

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 ZVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVP, 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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What year was HV56 ZVP registered?

HV56 ZVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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