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WG56 MHF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 MHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 118,827 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to unable to hold rev for fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer and inner sills corroded

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,972 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 113,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 109,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rack boot twisted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,076 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,461 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,937 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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WG56 MHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG56 MHF, 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 WG56 MHF registered?

WG56 MHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is WG56 MHF safe to buy?

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