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ND56 LRZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 LRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,834 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 84,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 75,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at middle section join to cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lightly scored and have heat spot on surface of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tyre. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect coming from rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 75,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 May 2020 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 15 May 2020 66,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 18 May 2019 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake sticking very slightly

Fail 18 May 2019 57,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake sticking very slightly

Pass 17 May 2018 54,014 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 54,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 52,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 May 2017 52,000 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,482 miles

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

all tyres perishing

exhaust braket rattling front

Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all tyres perishing

engine light on

exhaust braket rattling front

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,784 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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ND56 LRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige 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 ND56 LRZ, 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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ND56 LRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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