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RX56 SWW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 76,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 70,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 61,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,333 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 44,332 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,398 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

engine under covers and under trays

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,873 miles

front tyres worn low

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 SWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX56 SWW registered?

RX56 SWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RX56 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 SWW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX56 SWW have outstanding finance?

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