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DG56 ZNX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,729 mi
Last recorded120,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 ZNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 120,729 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bth rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 120,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,083 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 117,082 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 108,833 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,342 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 104,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,392 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads

corrosion on exhaust rear box

eye level stop light operation

n/s mirror damaged BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre only just legal

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 24 Feb 2020 103,392 miles

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

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads

corrosion on exhaust rear box

eye level stop light operation

n/s mirror damaged BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre only just legal

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,299 miles

corrosion and pitting on front brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust rear box

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mountings

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,295 miles

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

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

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

corrosion and pitting on front brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust rear box

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,884 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on exhaust

front brake pad wear low offside

nearside rear and offside rear tyres 1.6mm only just legal and perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,375 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and perishing

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,405 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

front tyres only just legal on inner edges 1.6mm BORDERLINE

lift in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DG56 ZNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG56 ZNX, 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 DG56 ZNX registered?

DG56 ZNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is DG56 ZNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 ZNX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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