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MW56 KUS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,427 miles

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

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

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

power steering belt starting to split

Fail 30 Sep 2025 129,427 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering belt starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2024 128,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,018 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,244 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,526 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 107,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect requires attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,674 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 20 Sep 2018 74,671 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 26,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 22,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 22,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,037 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 17,037 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)

strong advise on offside front tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,861 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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MW56 KUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW56 KUS, 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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MW56 KUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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