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BN56 VMA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,168 mi
Last recorded159,168 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 VMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

pad warning light on dash

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 159,168 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

pad warning light on dash

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,365 miles

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

aux belt cracking

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 137,299 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

aux belt cracking

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 97,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,564 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,817 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,082 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 VMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN56 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

BN56 VMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is BN56 VMA safe to buy?

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