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WK56 UHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,327 mi
Last recorded103,327 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,044 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,449 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 68,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,638 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,748 miles

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

Front discs worn.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,832 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front tyre Toyo 205/55R16 5-5-5 mm

Nearside rear tyre Toyo 205/55R16 6-7-6 mm

Offside front tyre Toyo 205/55R16 5-5-5 mm

Offside rear tyre Toyo 205/55R16 6-7-6 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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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WK56 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK56 UHH, 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 WK56 UHH registered?

WK56 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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