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AK56 EXF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,677 mi
Last recorded175,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,677 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 175,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 172,062 miles

Engine oil below minimum.

Fail 14 Nov 2024 172,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Engine oil below minimum.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 164,201 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,713 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drive door strap broken

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills are very rusty and have hoses, strength not affected

Fail 13 Oct 2020 142,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drive door strap broken

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills are very rusty and have hoses, strength not affected

Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

drivers door strap broken

heavy corrosion and hole on nearside outer sill, strength not affected

heavy corrosion and hole on offside outer sill, strength not affected

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,633 miles

both outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 127,671 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,952 miles

child seats attached to rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,820 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,645 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,645 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres at 3mm

corrosion starting both rear inner sills.Advise coating with white stone chip paint

noise from aux belt area advise investigating

rear brake pads at about 4mm

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,693 miles

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK56 EXF, 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 AK56 EXF registered?

AK56 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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