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SF56 RXA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,525 mi
Last recorded104,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 RXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,901 miles

exhaust blow at rear

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow at rear

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,891 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,856 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 69,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,495 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,421 miles

bracket on middle silencer sheared but exhaust still supported.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bracket on middle silencer sheared but exhaust still supported.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,843 miles

center exhaust section insecure but still adequately supported

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise fuel filter has signs of leakage but not leak at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,731 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SF56 RXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF56 RXA, 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 SF56 RXA registered?

SF56 RXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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