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BK56 RHE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Rusted sill cover panel but not affecting structure

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

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

Offside Front Rusted sill cover panel but not affecting structure

Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,406 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken but secure

n/s and os sill caps/covers corroded non structural

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,083 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill caps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,867 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill caps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,188 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,566 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn edges of tread

nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,267 miles

nearside upper windscreen cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,225 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside upper windscreen cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,272 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,467 miles

windscreen sratched in swept area just boarderline pass

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,907 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 15,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,148 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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BK56 RHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK56 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

BK56 RHE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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