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VE56 EDJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,808 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 100,767 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play in

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

rear outer sills beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,289 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

minor chips on front windscreen

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,406 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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VE56 EDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE56 EDJ, 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 VE56 EDJ registered?

VE56 EDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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