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EF56 RTZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,183 mi
Last recorded135,183 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 RTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 135,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 133,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,515 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyres starting to fether on inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 120,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,724 miles

nearside front tyre4mm, offside front 3mm, bothrear tyres 6mm

Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre4mm, offside front 3mm, bothrear tyres 6mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,993 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,250 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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EF56 RTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 RTZ registered?

EF56 RTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EF56 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 RTZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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