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RE56 AXD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 98,785 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,794 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres split on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,159 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,076 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 17,076 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,321 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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RE56 AXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE56 AXD, 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 RE56 AXD registered?

RE56 AXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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