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MK56 ETR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 104,849 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 101,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 101,450 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,604 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,604 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,505 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,346 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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MK56 ETR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ETR, 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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MK56 ETR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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