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RE56 WWO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,939 mi
Last recorded55,939 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,939 miles

floor pans and rear axle ,inner sills all covered in underseal

Fail 17 Sep 2025 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor pans and rear axle ,inner sills all covered in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 55,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,434 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 42,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,669 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 WWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 WWO, 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 WWO registered?

RE56 WWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is RE56 WWO safe to buy?

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