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VO56 TZH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,814 mi
Last recorded107,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 TZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 107,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 98,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,502 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/R and N/S/R axle bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2020 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/R and N/S/R axle bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,619 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,114 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,578 miles

engine cover fitted

front & rear brake discs appear in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,810 miles

fuel cap broken but, still securing

items removed

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 47,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,101 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 TZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

VO56 TZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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