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MT56 NWA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,309 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 83,980 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,666 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 76,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,192 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 73,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,543 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,543 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,362 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,513 miles

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,292 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 15,923 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.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 NWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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