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EA56 VKO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,945 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,942 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit (on 2mm)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, child's seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre on (3mm) close to limit

Offside Front tyre on (2.5mm) close to limit

Offside Rear tyre on (3mm) close to limit

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit (on 2mm)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, child's seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre on (3mm) close to limit

Offside Front tyre on (2.5mm) close to limit

Offside Rear tyre on (3mm) close to limit

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,948 miles

crack in windscreen but not in line of vision

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 64,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,820 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 38,820 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,998 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,389 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 VKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

EA56 VKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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