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DU56 AEF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 AEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,231 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,231 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre close to limit

rear brake disc lipped worn slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,758 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,232 miles

slight pitting front disc s

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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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DU56 AEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU56 AEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 AEF registered?

DU56 AEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is DU56 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 AEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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