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OE56 TRV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,787 mi
Last recorded112,787 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,787 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,754 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wiper split but still clears screen

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner egde

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,383 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2016 106,383 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,648 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,040 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,631 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,145 miles

slight damage to offside side repeater

Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to offside side repeater

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,352 miles

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

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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OE56 TRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE56 TRV, 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 OE56 TRV registered?

OE56 TRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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The MOT history for OE56 TRV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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