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NM06 LZS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,315 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,507 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,052 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,509 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking and perished on outside sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,666 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outside sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,654 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 17,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NM06 LZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NM06 LZS, 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 NM06 LZS registered?

NM06 LZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2006.

Is NM06 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 LZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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