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MD55 LJF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 133,138 miles

Centre stop light not working

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Dec 2016 129,846 miles

Central brake lamp inop

Central exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency low on limit

Pass 31 Dec 2015 117,950 miles

exhaust centre mounting corroded

high level stop light inop

Fail 30 Dec 2015 117,950 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting corroded

high level stop light inop

Fail 19 Dec 2014 105,414 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion on front brake discs inside face

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,414 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion on front brake discs inside face

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 86,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,462 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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MD55 LJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD55 LJF, 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 MD55 LJF registered?

MD55 LJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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