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LX56 ZXU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,294 mi
Last recorded103,294 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,294 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limit (showing signs of feathering)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Both front (inner) brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres nearing limit (showing signs of feathering)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,187 miles

EML LIGHT ON AND ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,185 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML LIGHT ON AND ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,534 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,534 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,074 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front + rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,496 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,476 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Screw in N/S/F Tyre.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,463 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Screw in N/S/F Tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,001 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 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LX56 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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