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EY56 MBU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,072 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,270 miles

coolant leak

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear light lens damaged

near side rear quarter damaged

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothsides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear light lens damaged

near side rear quarter damaged

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,174 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,833 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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EY56 MBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY56 MBU, 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 EY56 MBU registered?

EY56 MBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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