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SP56 NUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,032 miles

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Fail 13 Aug 2015 105,022 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,576 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,672 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,262 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,083 miles

exhaust center pipe bracket broken

front tyres wearing low

offside front brake pads starting to wear low

slight binding at offside front brake

slight wear at front brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,195 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,195 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 NUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 NUU registered?

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

Is SP56 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 NUU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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