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VU56 OTD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 149,550 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 149,502 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 148,527 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 148,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 148,136 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 147,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 136,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,746 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,718 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,274 miles

center exhaust mount detatched

items removed from drivers view

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2015 108,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,514 miles

EML on

Fail 4 Aug 2012 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

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

rear brake pads very well worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,604 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,471 miles

all tyres well worn

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre very close to legall limit

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 OTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

Is VU56 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 OTD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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