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EK56 VSE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,761 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 96,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 96,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 90,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outside skin corroded - no leaks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 90,769 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outside skin corroded - no leaks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 84,668 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 84,668 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 78,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,417 miles

Nearside Rear puncture in centre of tyre tread (205/55/16 )

Offside Rear puncture in centre of tyre tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,715 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 76,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2014 75,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,124 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 74,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 52,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,441 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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EK56 VSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK56 VSE, 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 EK56 VSE registered?

EK56 VSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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