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BF56 OVN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 OVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,515 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 83,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,932 miles

non sealing temporary fuel cap fitted, pressure applied to seal by fuel filler flap?

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,818 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,816 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,097 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,704 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 OVN 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 BF56 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 OVN registered?

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

Is BF56 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 OVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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