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EA56 DVB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,387 mi
Last recorded99,387 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,859 miles

Front Headlamps misted

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,918 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 81,918 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nsr low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,267 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 76,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,275 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,943 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,266 miles

r/o/s tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

r/o/s tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,503 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 DVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA56 DVB, 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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EA56 DVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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