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SA56 UUD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 145,576 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 137,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 137,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints and clamps are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake cables are deteriorated

nearside park-brake effort is low, cable isn't returning the caliper

rear fog light lens is deteriorated

rear outer sills are deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,431 miles

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

front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear outer sills deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,726 miles

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

front top shock mounts are worn

nearside handbrake cable is deteriorated

outer rear sills are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres slight perishing

eml on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres slight perishing

eml on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,994 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,343 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 UUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUD, 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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SA56 UUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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