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TM06 LOZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,925 mi
Last recorded107,925 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM06 LOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center support rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat-belt retracting slowly

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/R Seal corroded hole

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

O/S Seal major damage

O/S/R Seal corroded hole

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

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

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

Window-screen has a chip

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,741 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

nearside outer sill slight creased

offside front bumper damaged, loose, fog light missing also indicator loose.

offside outer sill badly creased

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch, petrol air canister unit broken and loose

Fail 18 Oct 2019 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls split . nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

nearside outer sill slight creased

offside front bumper damaged, loose, fog light missing also indicator loose.

offside outer sill badly creased

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch, petrol air canister unit broken and loose

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,866 miles

nail in offside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn and perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn and perishing

nearside front wiper blade split and poor clearing

Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 77,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,775 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box mounting point broken off (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported

Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,260 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequatly supported

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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TM06 LOZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TM06 LOZ, 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 TM06 LOZ registered?

TM06 LOZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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