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BG56 UVA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,419 mi
Last recorded116,419 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 UVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 116,419 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,506 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,077 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 95,066 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,817 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 63,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,488 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,488 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot,will not open (6.2.B.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,734 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,620 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cut no cords visable.

Nearside wiper torn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,744 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)

all tyres sidewalls heavily cracking due age deterioation

Fail 16 Dec 2013 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

all tyres sidewalls heavily cracking due age deterioation

Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake check

nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2011 17,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

boot lock sometimes stick

exhaust mid mount slightly insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 17,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lock sometimes stick

exhaust mid mount slightly insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2010 14,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,855 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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BG56 UVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG56 UVA, 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 BG56 UVA registered?

BG56 UVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is BG56 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 UVA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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