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SV56 XWA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,126 mi
Last recorded91,126 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 91,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box cover corrded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 91,061 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear back box cover corrded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorber top mounts slight play

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2024 88,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorber top mounts slight play

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

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

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

Rear rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2022 78,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,125 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2021 73,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 67,343 miles

Rear Rear exhaust damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,453 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,157 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slight wear

High level brake light inop

OS rear tyre poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wishbone bushes slight wear

High level brake light inop

OS rear tyre poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

os rear lamp lens water ingress

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,112 miles

Boht front steering arms slight play

OS rear tyre poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 34,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,189 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

service light on

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,488 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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SV56 XWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SV56 XWA, 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 SV56 XWA registered?

SV56 XWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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