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BF56 MXU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,891 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre3mm

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,863 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,662 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear tyres deteriating

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear tyres deteriating

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,985 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,404 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,940 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 20,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BF56 MXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF56 MXU, 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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BF56 MXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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