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EF56 ZHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,968 mi
Last recorded132,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 132,968 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 132,958 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulbs fitted to both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 132,951 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working Faulty switch. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 124,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 116,616 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 116,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 108,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 106,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,459 miles

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

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

complete exhaust very rusty

Fail 31 May 2019 105,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

complete exhaust very rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 98,390 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 98,390 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,354 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2015 85,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2015 85,015 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 77,324 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r outer tyre side wall damaged bean run flat

Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,901 miles

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

exhaust rear back box excessivley corroded/deteriated.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder, and scuffing. o/s/r tyre has slight cracking inner sidewall.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 68,901 miles

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

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

exhaust rear back box excessivley corroded/deteriated.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder, and scuffing. o/s/r tyre has slight cracking inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 59,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre has very slight cracking on inner sidewall, slight tear and cracking on outer sidewall, cracking on outer shoulder.

rear brake disacs slightly worn, corroded, and scored.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,569 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 ZHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF56 ZHH, 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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EF56 ZHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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