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VU56 HDA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 HDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 88,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,298 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and centre mount detached

Fail 27 Aug 2021 87,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and centre mount detached

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,172 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and centre mount detatched

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,666 miles

Emissions not tested engine has significant misfire effecting exhaust emmisions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,698 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,501 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and perished.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 78,501 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and perished.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,386 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

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

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,386 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

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

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded/pitted inner side

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded/pitted inner side

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,040 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,126 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 12 Aug 2010 33,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

small cut n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,141 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

small cut n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,366 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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VU56 HDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VU56 HDA, 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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VU56 HDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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