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VK56 UGU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,037 mi
Last recorded135,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,037 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2025 131,069 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury both struts not working (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 125,733 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 125,733 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 year tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,237 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light n/w

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible caliper issue seek advice (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper brake light n/w

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,853 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,726 miles

wipers becoming poor

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

wipers becoming poor

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,501 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 3 Oct 2013 77,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,328 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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VK56 UGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VK56 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

VK56 UGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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