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LR56 AEZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,722 mi
Last recorded167,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 AEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,722 miles

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r headrest has sharp edges

o/s track rod end has slight play

o/s/r wheelrim has slight damage

wiper blades perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 167,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r headrest has sharp edges

o/s track rod end has slight play

o/s/r wheelrim has slight damage

wiper blades perished

Fail 31 Aug 2017 167,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing TWO (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 149,515 miles

1 washer jet not working

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

mud under car

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,651 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,727 miles

FRONT SCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER EDGE.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,727 miles

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

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

205/55R16V

FRONT SCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER EDGE.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,715 miles

nearside rear tyre very deteriorated and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre very deteriorated and wearing close to limit

slight play in steering (offside)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,410 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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LR56 AEZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR56 AEZ, 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 LR56 AEZ registered?

LR56 AEZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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