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NG56 XJX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 XJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 156,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 149,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 149,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 149,910 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,362 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,122 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 140,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 140,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wheels x2 chafing inner arch

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,490 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,396 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,758 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,546 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,897 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 107,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,507 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,339 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,577 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,985 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 XJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NG56 XJX, 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 NG56 XJX registered?

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

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