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VU56 HCP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 115,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,446 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,490 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,127 miles

all four tyres worn low and perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,084 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion inside edge front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,905 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU56 HCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU56 HCP, 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 VU56 HCP registered?

VU56 HCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VU56 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 HCP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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