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DV56 ZVS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,401 mi
Last recorded65,401 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 ZVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,401 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2025 64,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,067 miles

NSR lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge and cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light has 3LEDS missing

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,482 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,456 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre sidewall worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,021 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 35,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,083 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 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV56 ZVS, 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 DV56 ZVS registered?

DV56 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is DV56 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV56 ZVS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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