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DV56 KXX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 78,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 72,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 68,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 65,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 57,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,983 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,750 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake disc corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 May 2017 45,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,539 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 40,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,914 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,914 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,501 miles

center stop light not working

slight cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,729 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,226 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 18,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,765 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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DV56 KXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV56 KXX, 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 DV56 KXX registered?

DV56 KXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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