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OV56 CDN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 145,137 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 142,888 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,594 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,589 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 138,813 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer sill corroded at front

Pass 17 Aug 2022 135,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 126,348 miles

front discs worn thin and o/s pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 119,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,306 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,482 miles

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

end play in steering rack

hand brake readings on the limit 16%

off side door mirror repeater lense broken

several small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,790 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,464 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

offside side repeater lens on door mirror broken

slight oil leak from engine sump plug

traction control warning lamp lit

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,515 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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OV56 CDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV56 CDN, 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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OV56 CDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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