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AV56 DOH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,058 mi
Last recorded97,058 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 97,058 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 97,056 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in sill (5.3.6 (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 93,371 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 88,445 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken and slight blow

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear child seats fitted at the time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 20 May 2019 88,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Central Exhaust bracket broken and slight blow

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear child seats fitted at the time of test ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,674 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 81,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,834 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

n/s wiper rubber is split

n/s/r tyre shows perrishing and uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,873 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,860 miles

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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AV56 DOH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV56 DOH, 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 AV56 DOH registered?

AV56 DOH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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