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LA06 LHZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 LHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,085 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 96,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,151 miles

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)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,151 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front tyres worn badly on inner edges o/s on limit n/s close to limit

high level brake lamp inop

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center brake light not working

condensesation in nearside front headlamp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,411 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,903 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,914 miles

Bonnet damaged [estimate?]

Both front tyre treads worn down to 2.5mm [Michelin 205/55 X R16W]

Offside wiper arm strikes A-Post when operated.

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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LA06 LHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA06 LHZ, 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 LA06 LHZ registered?

LA06 LHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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