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EA56 DHC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 DHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 118,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 112,592 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 105,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 105,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 96,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 82,356 miles

Both rear number plate light holders slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 82,356 miles

Both rear number plate light holders slightly insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 76,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,366 miles

rear brake pads showing signs of wear.

rear brakes 21% imbalance.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,798 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads showing signs of wear.

rear brakes 21% imbalance.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,063 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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EA56 DHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA56 DHC, 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 EA56 DHC registered?

EA56 DHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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