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MT56 HCP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,563 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced the rear of n/s sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced the rear of o/s sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear bulb very dim

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,410 miles

front wipers split

Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside 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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MT56 HCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MT56 HCP, 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 MT56 HCP registered?

MT56 HCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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