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KU56 ONP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 ONP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 180,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 177,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 177,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,686 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 173,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,472 miles

n/s headlamp lens going cloudy

Pass 29 Oct 2019 162,890 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 162,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested unable to stabilize revs at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 153,850 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 153,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 142,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,131 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres worn to 3/4 mm approx. Rear silencer bracket split but is supporting silencer.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,241 miles

mark in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,905 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,512 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,761 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,127 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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KU56 ONP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU56 ONP, 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 KU56 ONP registered?

KU56 ONP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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