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SK56 URG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 URG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front hoses at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front hoses at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,104 miles

Offside 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))

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

Nearside steering boot twisted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,627 miles

clutch pipe corroded to slave

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,420 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,118 miles

front wipers smear and torn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,411 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has cut to tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal has slight travel

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,062 miles

advise( fuel cap seal beginning to crack & perish)

advise( o,s,f tyre on 2mm on edge)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise( front discs badly corroded & pitted)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,341 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise( front discs beginning to pit slightly)

advise( nail in n,s,f & n,s,r tyre treads too close to repair)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,341 miles

advise( front discs beginning to pit slightly)

advise( nail in n,s,f & n,s,r tyre treads too close to repair)

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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SK56 URG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK56 URG, 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 SK56 URG registered?

SK56 URG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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