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MW56 EZG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,545 mi
Last recorded116,545 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 EZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 116,545 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm/cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2026 116,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through tear/cracking in outer sidewall 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm/cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,633 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,086 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 103,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,866 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 96,354 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 96,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,612 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,612 miles

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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,348 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 86,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,410 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,983 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

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)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,983 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,707 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,328 miles

front discs slightly corroded

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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MW56 EZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 MW56 EZG, 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 MW56 EZG registered?

MW56 EZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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