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VO56 WKS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,618 mi
Last recorded147,618 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 141,399 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 141,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 139,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 136,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,436 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 126,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,105 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)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

VO56 WKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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