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NK56 OPM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 OPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake caliper seized (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust gas leak manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2019 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,942 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus loose @ joint, heat shield insecure (7.1.2)

rear brake pads wearing low, sign of corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,683 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 75,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,442 miles

off side parking brake efficiency low.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 61,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded.

both rear tyres have light cracking in tread.

nearside front sill corroded.

nearside front tyre splitting in sidewalls but no visible cords.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,518 miles

both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,763 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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NK56 OPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NK56 OPM, 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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NK56 OPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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