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SH56 BTZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 BTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,980 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked but able to see rear view

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,137 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,134 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 77,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,684 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked and in poor condition

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,822 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger weld broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,461 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket weld broken, but system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Oct 2012 48,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust bracket weld broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,967 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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SH56 BTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH56 BTZ, 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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SH56 BTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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