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SH56 EWM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 142,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 140,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 135,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,368 miles

exhaust outerskin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 130,366 miles

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

exhaust outerskin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,861 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,395 miles

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,720 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,416 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper and bonnet damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 104,763 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper and bonnet damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,289 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,946 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,724 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake disc on inner edge slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,323 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 EWM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EWM, 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 SH56 EWM registered?

SH56 EWM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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