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SP56 UWJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs and rear shockers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 94,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs and rear shockers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,831 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes perished,all coil springs corroded,rear shockers heavilly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 92,831 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes perished,all coil springs corroded,rear shockers heavilly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,870 miles

rear axle bushes perished, all coil springs corroded, rear shocks heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear axle bushes perished, all coil springs corroded, rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,992 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,139 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,478 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Aug 2013 72,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,545 miles

rear brake discs rusty and showing signs of wear

slight binding at rear brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs rusty and showing signs of wear

slight binding at rear brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,191 miles

front brake discs rusty and worn on inner surfaces

front brakes slightly binding

rear brake discs rusty

slightly more brake pedal travel than normal

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 UWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWJ, 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 SP56 UWJ registered?

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

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