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BD56 VWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,749 mi
Last recorded66,749 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 55,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,084 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,349 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on limits and in poor condition.off side rear has nail in centre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,949 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,759 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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BD56 VWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD56 VWL, 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 BD56 VWL registered?

BD56 VWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is BD56 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 VWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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