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VN56 AAK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,139 mi
Last recorded171,139 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 AAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 171,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 164,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,378 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2022 148,240 miles

Nearside Rear new pads been fitted old pads on o/s/r

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Dec 2021 148,236 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit fuse box insecure on top of the battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower rear seat base missing on test

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust back box outer corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 147,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,606 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 134,581 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 124,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front lamp damage

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,503 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,045 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

n/side and o/side rear underside of sills has slight corrosion.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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)

n/side and o/side rear underside of sills has slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 86,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 84,469 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 84,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,180 miles

Offside Rear 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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VN56 AAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN56 AAK, 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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VN56 AAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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