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SP56 WGW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak at gearbox

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator lense broken and showing white light

oil leak at gearbox

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,396 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,605 miles

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

osf inner rack end slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,164 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN LAMINATION STARTING TO SEPERATE AT O/S/ BOTTOM CORNER

N/S/F WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,095 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 WGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

SP56 WGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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