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WA56 TKD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,599 mi
Last recorded52,599 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 TKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,834 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,834 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 29,812 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,876 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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WA56 TKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA56 TKD, 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 WA56 TKD registered?

WA56 TKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is WA56 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA56 TKD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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