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WF56 OWW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,772 mi
Last recorded103,772 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,772 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill rusty and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill rusty and holed

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,420 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 87,397 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,193 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped on wear limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded around previous repair

Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded around previous repair

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,686 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering pipe to rack weaping

rear tyre walls perished

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,613 miles

power steering pipe to rack weaping

rear tyre walls perished

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,013 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,013 miles

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

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 OWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF56 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

WF56 OWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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