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MK56 XXS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 104,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,608 miles

BOTH REAR SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT SUSPECT PIN HOLE IN IT

Pass 30 Jul 2022 89,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 89,160 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Tyres are cracking in the tread (Perishing)

Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear Tyres are cracking in the tread (Perishing)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 X (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 X (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,091 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,276 miles

Exhaust middle section bracket deteriorating

Offside rear tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 20,063 miles

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

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 XXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

MK56 XXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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