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RK56 RFL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 106,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,211 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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RK56 RFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK56 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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What year was RK56 RFL registered?

RK56 RFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RK56 RFL safe to buy?

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