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LX56 RVC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2021 110,318 miles

hydro carbons high. engine burning oil engine. flush and oil change may help

Fail 11 Dec 2021 110,318 miles

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

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

hydro carbons high. engine burning oil engine. flush and oil change may help

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,250 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,456 miles

Front brake discs slight worn edges both side

Fail 12 Apr 2018 91,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slight worn edges both side

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 86,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,604 miles

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

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,122 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,269 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,378 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,881 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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LX56 RVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX56 RVC, 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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LX56 RVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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