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WV56 VME

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 VME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 107,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 May 2018 104,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,644 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre very slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,588 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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WV56 VME is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV56 VME, 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 WV56 VME registered?

WV56 VME is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 VME shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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