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MK56 NXO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 80,485 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))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central exhaust silencer box deteriorated by corrosion.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside track rod corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside track rod corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 74,759 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 68,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,297 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,729 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,729 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

ECU lamp on

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,522 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed ....advise replace asap (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,512 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed ....advise replace asap (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,876 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbones rearmost bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot leaking slightly / pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

blemish in windscreen A zone but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,683 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,401 miles

center exhaust bracket weld debonded but still supported

Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,399 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

center exhaust bracket weld debonded but still supported

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,155 miles

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

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

center exhaust debonded from bracket but still supported ok

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,491 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 27,763 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,626 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 NXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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