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DF56 OHC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,808 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,291 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,982 miles

Front front shocks top mounts have slight play

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 May 2019 61,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,441 miles

mileage entry in-correct ref Mot certificate 565601914315 - 07/11/2014. correct mileage at time of test 51423 miles

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,425 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,792 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,560 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

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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DF56 OHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DF56 OHC, 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 DF56 OHC registered?

DF56 OHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DF56 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF56 OHC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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