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LD56 VNA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,103 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,630 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 51,145 miles

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

cuts & scuffing to nearside front & rear tyres

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,488 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,488 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,652 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,652 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,775 miles

Advise,o\s\f tyre on limit.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,517 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Jan 2011 32,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,974 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 VNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

LD56 VNA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is LD56 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VNA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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