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LV55 LPY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 122,131 miles

All brake discs worn

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 116,229 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,311 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 109,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,883 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 101,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,420 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,800 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT INNER PAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,587 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 34,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 24,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,833 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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LV55 LPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 LV55 LPY, 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 LV55 LPY registered?

LV55 LPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LV55 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 LPY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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