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BF56 OUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 OUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 123,079 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,826 miles

both front brake discs have some pitting

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge and cracking to tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,122 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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BF56 OUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF56 OUU, 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 BF56 OUU registered?

BF56 OUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 OUU safe to buy?

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