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RO56 VHV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,762 mi
Last recorded85,762 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 VHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,517 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack ball /socket (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 57,411 miles

Slight playn/s steering arm.

Unable to see brake fluid level clealry.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,233 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 54,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,682 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,216 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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RO56 VHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 RO56 VHV, 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 RO56 VHV registered?

RO56 VHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is RO56 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 VHV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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