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BK56 WVG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 76,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 74,142 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 74,142 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,455 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 73,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 69,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 69,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 64,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 60,671 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 58,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,718 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 48,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 44,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 42,474 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 37,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,721 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,612 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 WVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

BK56 WVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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