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EF56 EWH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 88,433 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

driver door check strap securing bolt insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,146 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,066 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 77,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,244 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 2 Dec 2017 65,134 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre brake lamp removed from system

Fail 2 Dec 2017 65,134 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,497 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2016 63,497 miles

Centre brake light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,649 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seat belt operation

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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EF56 EWH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF56 EWH, 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 EF56 EWH registered?

EF56 EWH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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