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ML56 ZVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,688 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,844 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 47,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing

high level brake light inop

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,227 miles

Centre high level brake light inop

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,227 miles

Centre high level brake light inop

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 25,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,794 miles

both rear tyres & O/S/F tyre cracking

several bulbs inop high level brake light

Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres & O/S/F tyre cracking

several bulbs inop high level brake light

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,275 miles

3 bulbs inop high level brake light

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3 bulbs inop high level brake light

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 14,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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ML56 ZVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML56 ZVY, 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 ML56 ZVY registered?

ML56 ZVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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