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MK56 ETO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 123,861 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edge and outer wall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edge and outer wall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,759 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 119,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,783 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 112,783 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,595 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,623 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 90,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,643 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Tracking

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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MK56 ETO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK56 ETO, 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 MK56 ETO registered?

MK56 ETO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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