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MT56 DUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,331 mi
Last recorded131,331 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2021 131,331 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault came on when doing emissions test (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration white / blue filled the full workshop had to use extractor fans (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded several places and full of filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s close to wear indicator on back side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight damp all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 128,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 109,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,964 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp Disconnected

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp Disconnected

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,465 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 17 Feb 2012 63,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,520 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MT56 DUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT56 DUU, 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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MT56 DUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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