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RX56 BFN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 131,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 131,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 121,239 miles

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion

Osf (A) PILLER surface Corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 121,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gearbox damp

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,537 miles

o/s headlamp poor

Fail 6 Jul 2022 115,537 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

front brake pads getting low

o/s headlamp poor

Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,303 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

os mirror damaged

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nsf tyre worn on edges

os mirror damaged

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,858 miles

O/S head light beam pattern fading

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S head light beam pattern fading

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,356 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S head light beam pattern fading

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,924 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,073 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,310 miles

airbag light on

centre exhaust box bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,248 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 BFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RX56 BFN, 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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RX56 BFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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