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VU56 HDO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 HDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

brakes feel soft/spongy

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,288 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,349 miles

center exhaust bracket loose

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,281 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front discs pitted insides

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,115 miles

O/S N/S FRONT WORN INSIDE

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,769 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 HDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU56 HDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 HDO registered?

VU56 HDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is VU56 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 HDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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