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VN56 BPE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,450 mi
Last recorded83,450 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 BPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,450 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,440 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate damage

Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear number plate damage

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,965 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,830 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,587 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,002 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 45,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,356 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,356 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,766 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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VN56 BPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 BPE registered?

VN56 BPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is VN56 BPE safe to buy?

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