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NG56 XKE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,822 mi
Last recorded160,822 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 XKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 160,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 147,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREADS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 142,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREADS

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 142,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREADS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,840 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,261 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,234 miles

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)

unable to check rear seats and belts as covered over and folded down, both front tyres low on tread on inner edges and off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,234 miles

unable to check rear seats and belts as covered over and folded down, both front tyres low on tread on inner edges and off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,070 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 XKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NG56 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

NG56 XKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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