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BN56 SVL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 80,552 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,511 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,887 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust and centre bracket corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,555 miles

Centre exhaust brkt corroded off and back box corroding

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

brake pad warning light on

wiper arms worn

Fail 24 Sep 2016 59,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust brkt corroded off and back box corroding

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

wiper arms worn

Pass 31 Oct 2015 52,722 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 52,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but unable to see cords

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer side wall (205/55/16)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2011 34,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,478 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT both front tyres tread is worn down to 2mm usable tread remaining is 0.4mm before tyres are on legal limit 205/55w16.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,553 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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BN56 SVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN56 SVL, 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 BN56 SVL registered?

BN56 SVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BN56 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SVL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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