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LL56 EPZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL56 EPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 86,267 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 86,265 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,796 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,853 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,853 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,608 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,306 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,648 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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LL56 EPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL56 EPZ, 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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LL56 EPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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