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EO56 OBA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 OBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,627 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,555 miles

upper stop light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

upper stop light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,329 miles

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 25 Aug 2009 16,623 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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EO56 OBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EO56 OBA, 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 EO56 OBA registered?

EO56 OBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is EO56 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 OBA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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