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SA56 UEJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,654 mi
Last recorded58,654 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 UEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 58,654 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,508 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 53,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,610 miles

Offside Rear inner side skirt holed not stuctural

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,051 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 39,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 39,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 17,292 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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SA56 UEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SA56 UEJ, 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 SA56 UEJ registered?

SA56 UEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SA56 UEJ safe to buy?

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