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BF56 WZY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 WZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 122,921 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake has low effort

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,952 miles

Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection methods & undersealed

advise front pads getting low

advise park brake travel/performance

Fail 14 Sep 2019 118,937 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

advise front pads getting low

advise park brake travel/performance

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,169 miles

ADVISE REAR DISCS AND PADS LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Sep 2018 111,169 miles

ADVISE REAR DISCS AND PADS LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,119 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,333 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,307 miles

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

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

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 WZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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