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MK56 MVH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,918 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,028 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,818 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,679 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,347 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn!

Offside front brake disc corroded and worn!

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,936 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,367 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 MVH 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 83.3%.

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 MK56 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

MK56 MVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for MK56 MVH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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