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WV56 VOF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 88,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,784 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,783 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,064 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,093 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,436 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,697 miles

center stoplight incomplete.

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split, recommend replacement.

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 VOF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 VOF registered?

WV56 VOF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WV56 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 VOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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