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LF56 EKD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,154 mi
Last recorded29,154 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 29,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,290 miles

nsf tyrew perished

osf tyre perished

osf tyre small cuts to side wall no cords

osr tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 18,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyrew perished

osf tyre perished

osf tyre small cuts to side wall no cords

osr tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 May 2011 12,568 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,072 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 10,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LF56 EKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF56 EKD, 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 LF56 EKD registered?

LF56 EKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF56 EKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 EKD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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