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LR56 MHL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,149 mi
Last recorded95,149 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 95,149 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,568 miles

engine management warning light on. Investigation req.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,850 miles

timing belt history ?

Fail 22 Jul 2022 92,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

timing belt history ?

Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,544 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 91,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,468 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,152 miles

Rear Exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,995 miles

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

advise centre rear stoplamp in-op.

advise n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a nick in it.

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,377 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,031 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perishing barely legal.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front brake discs pitted and worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/S sill slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/S sill slightly damaged

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 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR56 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

LR56 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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