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VO56 GHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,343 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pealing

Fail 21 Jul 2022 98,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust pealing

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,083 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Fail 30 Aug 2021 84,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,325 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,699 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 56,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,519 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,888 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 35,888 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,535 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

excessive white smoke when acceleration

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,629 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ESC light on

Offside front tyre ageing/cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,350 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 5,350 miles

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

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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VO56 GHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VO56 GHH, 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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VO56 GHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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