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BT56 KUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,470 mi
Last recorded75,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,470 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill around drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 75,470 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill around drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy under rotation.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy under rotation.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,706 miles

Nearside Front noise from top suspension bearing / bush

Fail 5 Jul 2023 65,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise from top suspension bearing / bush

Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,321 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 61,311 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 52,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,454 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 41,454 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Engine management light staying on.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 39,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,995 miles

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

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

gear selector knob loose

wiper rubbers split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,109 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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BT56 KUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT56 KUU, 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 BT56 KUU registered?

BT56 KUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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