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PE56 BVA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 70,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres getting old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,645 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all getting old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,353 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked close to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,791 miles

near and off side shock absorbers dust covers split

slight damage off side side indicator

traction control light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,606 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 9,606 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,163 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp

Fail 3 Nov 2009 6,163 miles

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

slight damage to offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp

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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PE56 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE56 BVA, 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 PE56 BVA registered?

PE56 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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