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VN56 KZE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 KZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 146,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of jacking point and rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged in zone A larger than a 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of jacking point and rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working also full of condensation (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear inner bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear inner bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing tight/rough but not insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 136,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,939 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure bolt loose (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,611 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,429 miles

Left sill damaged. #ASR light illuminayed on dash panel, advise diagnose and repair. rear no plate slight damage.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 104,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Left sill damaged. #ASR light illuminayed on dash panel, advise diagnose and repair. rear no plate slight damage.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,419 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc's need attention

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN56 KZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN56 KZE, 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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VN56 KZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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