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PN56 EUZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 96,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 90,458 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 90,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,416 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,249 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,194 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,237 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 76,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,941 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,433 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,538 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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PN56 EUZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN56 EUZ, 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 PN56 EUZ registered?

PN56 EUZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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