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WL56 EWP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,250 mi
Last recorded121,250 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 EWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 19 Dec 2023 111,618 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,871 miles

NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL DAMAGED

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

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR TO SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL DAMAGED

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

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR TO SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,492 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,438 miles

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

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

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))

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

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake light inop

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,796 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Top brake light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,636 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,820 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,030 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WL56 EWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL56 EWP, 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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WL56 EWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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