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RE56 RFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,909 mi
Last recorded153,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,909 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover pin holed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 150,483 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2023 147,893 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,001 miles

both sills damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,314 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,679 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded

front undertray lose

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded

front undertray lose

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust box mounting broken

offside washer jet spraying high

rear number plate damaged

slight roughness felt through suspension when rotating front wheels - but not audible

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,948 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,200 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 54,200 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,822 miles

front and rear number plates have damage but are still legible

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,388 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges,need watching.

rear number plate stone chipped.

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 RFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RFL, 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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RE56 RFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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