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NG56 OXP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 OXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 124,035 miles

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

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

Brake lines covered in body seal

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

emissions not tested due to erratic idle could not get vehicle to stay in the right range

Pass 30 Jul 2022 119,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 119,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 118,422 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,924 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust hangers broken but exhaust is secure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 111,911 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust hangers broken but exhaust is secure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 98,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 93,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front twisted but still operating correctly

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Switch for Fog light faulty, rear fog comes on with headlights

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front twisted but still operating correctly

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,381 miles

boot light is on dash when boot is shut.

slight oil leak coming from the area of the oil filler neck

Fail 19 Aug 2017 88,241 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported is loose from the clamp in the middle of exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

boot light is on dash when boot is shut.

slight oil leak coming from the area of the oil filler neck

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition( also had a temp repair to centre mounting)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,667 miles

boot stop light not working

o/s/f sidewall poor condition (tyre)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot stop light not working

o/s/f sidewall poor condition (tyre)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 71,134 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working(boot)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,134 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

high level brake light not working(boot)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,322 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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NG56 OXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NG56 OXP, 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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NG56 OXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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