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EF56 SXA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 91,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 88,845 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,089 miles

crack in o/s top corner of windscreen

n/s/r tyre perished with signs of deterioration

o/s/r park brake cable not secured in clip

trunking pipe to air filter not secure on intake housing

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,086 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust joint clamps corroded through (leaking + insecure) (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

crack in o/s top corner of windscreen

n/s/r tyre perished with signs of deterioration

o/s/r park brake cable not secured in clip

trunking pipe to air filter not secure on intake housing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,312 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,306 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brakes fluctuating slightly on RBT

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and starting to tear...advise attention 205/55VR16

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,966 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm. 205/55ZR16

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,788 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low.

handbrake lever rough in operation.

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,164 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,679 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 SXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF56 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

EF56 SXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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