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PK56 PGE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 PGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 85,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 78,511 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (upper section) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamp's (outer) slightly discoloured

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted

Fail 14 May 2024 78,508 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (upper section) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamp's (outer) slightly discoloured

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 73,329 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust central bracket defective

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

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

Suspension components are corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 73,329 miles

Suspension components are corroded

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust central bracket defective

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,666 miles

Both front top shock mount bush worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake high level inoperative

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 67,666 miles

Both front top shock mount bush worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake high level inoperative

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,714 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,541 miles

front discs / pads worn

Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front discs / pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,389 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 25,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,674 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 19,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,987 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 15,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,750 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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PK56 PGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK56 PGE, 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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PK56 PGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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