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MA56 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,381 miles

both sills corroded rear and o s at front

Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,367 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded rear and o s at front

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing nut tightened (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,990 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,730 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,206 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 33,175 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 33,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 20,475 miles

both rear outer tyre side walls perished

both rear wheel stud blanking plugs 1 missing from eack wheel

Fail 31 May 2011 20,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear outer tyre side walls perished

both rear wheel stud blanking plugs 1 missing from eack wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MA56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA56 BUG, 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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MA56 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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