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MK56 XWP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,182 mi
Last recorded144,182 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,182 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 144,182 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 136,787 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 114,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,476 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,691 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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,627 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,892 miles

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

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 XWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

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

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