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LG56 BYT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,677 mi
Last recorded146,677 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 BYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,310 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,053 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 May 2019 144,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

both sides front brake hoses perished

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit - also perished and has a nail in tread

oil around engine

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,137 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,077 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,908 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 123,908 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,689 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,014 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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LG56 BYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG56 BYT, 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 LG56 BYT registered?

LG56 BYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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