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BV56 OYG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,563 mi
Last recorded79,563 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp glass discolored (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 79,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp glass discolored (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,605 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing thin - offside on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin, offside on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs as wear lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall kerb damaged,but not showing canvas.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall kerb damaged,but not showing canvas.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,607 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 20,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,755 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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BV56 OYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV56 OYG, 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 BV56 OYG registered?

BV56 OYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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