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EK56 XWC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,744 mi
Last recorded92,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,744 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,662 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed emitts large blue smoke from tail pipe possable damage incuring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault orange light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front lower front seal/body has corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,566 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 88,566 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR & OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS worn and pitted, will need changing when the pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS about to touch the wear indicator wire, advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wiper blade is the wrong size

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS worn and pitted, will need changing when the pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS about to touch the wear indicator wire, advice being changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wiper blade is the wrong size

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 80,026 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 79,903 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,486 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 76,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure center mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 57,902 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,217 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,191 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,468 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f outer wall perished

Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,468 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f outer wall perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 45,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 40,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 40,220 miles

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

o/s wiper poor

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,430 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 XWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XWC, 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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EK56 XWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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