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MV56 DRZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 DRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 74,013 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 70,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,143 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,085 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 56,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust middle bracket brocken but still surported

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust middle bracket brocken but still surported

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,143 miles

exhaust centre mount deteriorated but system still supported

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2011 36,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust centre mount deteriorated but system still supported

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,180 miles

All tyres outer sidewall deteriated and curb damage

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,963 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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MV56 DRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DRZ, 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 MV56 DRZ registered?

MV56 DRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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