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LV06 ZDW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 ZDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

nearside door mirror gaffer taped to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,878 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,800 miles

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Wipers deterioating

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,958 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,111 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,080 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,263 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,263 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,894 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,356 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 48,130 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,719 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 7,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,550 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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LV06 ZDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV06 ZDW, 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 LV06 ZDW registered?

LV06 ZDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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