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LT56 BJV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,593 mi
Last recorded123,593 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,593 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 123,593 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 113,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s Front wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it and run flat

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

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

Unable to open boot

Offside Rear Tyre has 3 nails in tread and side wall damaged/worn(been run flat)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,100 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,555 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

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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LT56 BJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LT56 BJV, 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 LT56 BJV registered?

LT56 BJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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