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AK56 VLE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 41,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 41,288 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 36,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 36,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 32,789 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 32,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,770 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2020 28,862 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2020 28,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 26,777 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 24,833 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 24,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 22,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,311 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 15,308 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 12,934 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 12,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear left tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,864 miles

drivers door check strap insecure

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2012 10,864 miles

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

drivers door check strap insecure

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2011 8,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 7,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 5,873 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 5,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 VLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK56 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

AK56 VLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is AK56 VLE safe to buy?

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