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GU56 EDL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,638 mi
Last recorded142,638 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 142,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

exhaust corroded

sign of coolant leak on gearbox (dry)

Fail 6 Feb 2026 142,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

exhaust corroded

sign of coolant leak on gearbox (dry)

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside number plate light inoperative

parking brake imbalance,offside low

rear tyres worn on both edges and are perished

Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,139 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2023 135,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion to front of offside sill panel close to prescribed areas

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads anti rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 130,591 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 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,793 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside track rod end dust boots damp

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2021 125,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside track rod end dust boots damp

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,754 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,343 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,009 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 109,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,521 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)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres are pearishing & inner treads are out of shape

drive belt split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner treads out of shape

os door check strap

Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner treads out of shape

os door check strap

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,365 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 15 Aug 2011 48,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,310 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,315 miles

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

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

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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GU56 EDL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GU56 EDL, 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 GU56 EDL registered?

GU56 EDL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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