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MT56 OCA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,130 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,780 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 90,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,473 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

general corrosion front and rear underside of vehicle

load area wet

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front spring corroding

offside rear brake slight bind

service light illuminated

Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,473 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure central bracket not secure (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion front and rear underside of vehicle

load area wet

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front spring corroding

offside rear brake slight bind

service light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,609 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing off on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,239 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,788 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,155 miles

Centre brake lamp not working.Cracks in rear tyre walls/treads.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,708 miles

Tiny cracks in rear tyre walls/tread.Centre brake lamp not working.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,425 miles

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

both rear tyre's starting crack

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,004 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,866 miles

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 OCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

MT56 OCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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