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BK56 EHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,493 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,225 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,364 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,336 miles

Nearside Rear upper spring seat missing

Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,336 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear upper spring seat missing

Brake pedal has excessive travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,395 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,395 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface rust to front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,343 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,925 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread and perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,330 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BK56 EHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK56 EHH, 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 BK56 EHH registered?

BK56 EHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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