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RV56 LLX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 148,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 148,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 136,093 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,046 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 121,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale. (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,450 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 103,450 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

E.M.L.on

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,400 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,118 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,851 miles

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

slight play in the n/s steering tie rod end

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,718 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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RV56 LLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV56 LLX, 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 RV56 LLX registered?

RV56 LLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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