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SK56 LUP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,332 miles

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

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2022 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,902 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slight bind at brakes

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,215 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear heavily corroded and skin split

Rear tyres perished on outer walls

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 52,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel filter corroded

Rear tyres perished on outer walls

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear heavily corroded and skin split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,792 miles

hight level brake light out

Pass 29 Aug 2011 20,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,939 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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SK56 LUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 SK56 LUP, 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 SK56 LUP registered?

SK56 LUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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