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LV56 HTU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,118 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,419 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

offside front tyre is low on the the inner edge

tread is distorted on both rear tyres

Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,419 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

offside front tyre is low on the the inner edge

tread is distorted on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,496 miles

Exhaust centre mount not attached to exhaust pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,839 miles

engine under tray is loose

drivers door check strap is noisey

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,810 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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LV56 HTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV56 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV56 HTU?

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What year was LV56 HTU registered?

LV56 HTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LV56 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 HTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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