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WV56 XXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 XXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 121,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Moisture in lens

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 115,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,182 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 101,911 miles

EML on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,226 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,180 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Glow plug light flashing on dash

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

Nearside Front indicator unit lens broken

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

Offside Front Indicator lens unit broken

Rear High level brake light not fitted correctly

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,358 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,693 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,731 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,950 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 19,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,282 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)

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 XXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

WV56 XXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WV56 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 XXL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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