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MV56 DMZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 DMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 121,942 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,534 miles

Front suspension top mounts worn

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

auxillary drive belt cracked

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,523 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

exhaust corroded at rear

suspension top mounting worn o/s and n/s front

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underside at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,835 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,086 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,086 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,978 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust box corroaded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust box corroaded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,577 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,976 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,841 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,757 miles

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

o/s wiper blade ruber worn but still cleaning screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MV56 DMZ 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 64%.

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 MV56 DMZ, 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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MV56 DMZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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