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OY56 MUP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,038 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,096 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,360 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,038 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,722 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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OY56 MUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OY56 MUP, 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 OY56 MUP registered?

OY56 MUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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