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LD56 SYX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,842 mi
Last recorded100,842 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 SYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 100,819 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested Due To Excessive Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mill Light not going Out (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

emmissions deteriorating

recommend tracking check

Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,523 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

emmissions deteriorating

recommend tracking check

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,362 miles

center stop lamp dim

o/s and n/s track rod dust covers deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,288 miles

centre stop light not working

drivers inner door handle broken off

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,686 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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LD56 SYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LD56 SYX, 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 LD56 SYX registered?

LD56 SYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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