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VN56 LFH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,754 mi
Last recorded150,754 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 150,754 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle overheated before Bet test completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill next to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights milky (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure light unit (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 146,909 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,041 miles

brake pedal feel spongy recommend brake check and possible brake fluid change or bleed.

centre exhaust mount broken off

dipstick tube broken

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside side repeater len's damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2018 144,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pedal feel spongy recommend brake check and possible brake fluid change or bleed.

centre exhaust mount broken off

dipstick tube broken

front wipers split and would smear

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside side repeater len's damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,387 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still supported

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 15 Oct 2016 139,399 miles

ENGINE OIL; level dipstick tube broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test HANGING OBJECTS; from mirror unit ()

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

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

STEERING WHEEL; loose fitting cloth cover removed, prior to test

TYRE CONDITION; worn on its inner edge > nearside rear

Fail 14 Oct 2016 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ENGINE OIL; level dipstick tube broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test HANGING OBJECTS; from mirror unit ()

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

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

STEERING WHEEL; loose fitting cloth cover removed, prior to test

TYRE CONDITION; worn on its inner edge > nearside rear

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 122,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,691 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken...

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 LFH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFH, 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 LFH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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