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SY56 LPE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,384 mi
Last recorded69,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 69,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill corroded/holed ( out with prescribed area)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill corroded/weak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,160 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,160 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,278 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed (outwith prescribed area)

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed (outwith prescribed area)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,292 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,526 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,314 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,813 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,854 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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SY56 LPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 SY56 LPE, 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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SY56 LPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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