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2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 91,735 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 91,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,447 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,479 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,401 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,284 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,262 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,576 miles

nearside rear tyre condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,924 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,922 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,484 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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SP56 NUM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 NUM, 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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SP56 NUM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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