MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal. (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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