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OU56 WDK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,733 mi
Last recorded169,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 169,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 164,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,534 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,648 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 139,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2019 131,210 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,335 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,565 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still secure

offside side repeater cracked but still working

Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,331 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OU56 WDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU56 WDK, 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 OU56 WDK registered?

OU56 WDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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