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ND56 LSZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,946 mi
Last recorded80,946 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 LSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,604 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, also nail in tyre and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,944 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,802 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,995 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 58,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face heavily corroded! (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,189 miles

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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,189 miles

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

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

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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,431 miles

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

Centre exaust braket broken

Front wipers bent

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,833 miles

Advise offside front tyre has tread and sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,825 miles

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

Advise offside front tyre has tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,761 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 LSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSZ, 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 ND56 LSZ registered?

ND56 LSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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