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AK56 BVT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 119,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,830 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,012 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 78,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,926 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,478 miles

cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK56 BVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 BVT, 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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AK56 BVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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