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BD56 WNG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,050 mi
Last recorded82,050 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,050 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,063 miles

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

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,977 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,909 miles

Wiper blades splitting.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,594 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,297 miles

N/s/f and O/s/r tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,911 miles

O/s/r tyre down to 3mm

engine breather pipe broken allowing oil vapour to escape into engine bay

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,225 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,052 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 WNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

BD56 WNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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