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OV56 TFF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 TFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 41,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 41,774 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 37,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2023 37,674 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 35,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,979 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 3 Sep 2020 31,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear lamp sensors (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear lamp sensors (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,744 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 3 Aug 2015 20,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,649 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

snow tyre offside rear

Fail 7 Jul 2014 18,176 miles

Nearside Front 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)

snow tyre offside rear

Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 11,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded to outer edges

all three tyre's ( nsf,osr,nsr ) heavily perished to side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,660 miles

all tyres perished.205/55R16

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,657 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 TFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV56 TFF, 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 TFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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