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NL56 KWC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp - Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,193 miles

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

Oil Leak @ Gearbox

Fail 12 Aug 2022 83,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & Outer Sill Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front Number Plate Cracked

Oil Leak @ Gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,224 miles

1x exhaust sleeve corroded

high level stop light inop

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play at handbrake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,172 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 72,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,114 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,112 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,029 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NL56 KWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NL56 KWC, 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 NL56 KWC registered?

NL56 KWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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