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VK56 PKF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,883 mi
Last recorded159,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 159,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 159,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,994 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

PRS engine oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

reversing lamp inop

Fail 24 Aug 2020 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

PRS engine oil level low

Windscreen washer not working PRS (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

reversing lamp inop

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,635 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,025 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,302 miles

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

engine cover fitted restricting general view of some engine bay components

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has slight damage (205/55/16)

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes under vehicle unable to assess

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,237 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes under vehicle unable to assess

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,157 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,415 miles

Rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,904 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)

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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VK56 PKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VK56 PKF, 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 VK56 PKF registered?

VK56 PKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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