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EO56 TXY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,729 mi
Last recorded38,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 TXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,729 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion front and rear suspension and steering

Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,398 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 35,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Front brake pads showing signs of age related deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 35,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,376 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,652 miles

N/S Front shock absorber protection rubber damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,651 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,336 miles

o/s front, n/s rear & o/s rear tyre walls perished

Fail 30 Jun 2010 15,281 miles

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

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

o/s front, n/s rear & o/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,166 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 TXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

EO56 TXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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