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WF56 AUN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 AUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,918 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 117,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 116,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 111,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side seal has rust hole on rear/underneath. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rust hole on near side seal located at the rear/underneath. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side seal located at rear/Underneath. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side seal has rust hole on rear/underneath. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner corrosion hole in inner sill

Nearside Front top strut mounting noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,526 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,282 miles

Centre exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,950 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,917 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,046 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)

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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WF56 AUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WF56 AUN, 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 WF56 AUN registered?

WF56 AUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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