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RX56 AHG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 AHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,124 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under body surface rust

Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,124 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under body surface rust

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,170 miles

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,663 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,918 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 59,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,938 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,933 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,963 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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RX56 AHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc 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 RX56 AHG, 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 RX56 AHG registered?

RX56 AHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is RX56 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 AHG 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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