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VO56 TEV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 85,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 85,482 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 84,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 83,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 82,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,109 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 78,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,650 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,650 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,274 miles

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

Rear number plate loose

Pass 10 May 2014 48,018 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking and treads on 2mm. 205/55/16w

Pass 17 May 2013 43,461 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks along tread

Pass 9 May 2012 40,274 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)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 May 2011 36,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,229 miles

front tyres a bit low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,436 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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VO56 TEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO56 TEV, 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 VO56 TEV registered?

VO56 TEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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