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AE56 XRO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,506 mi
Last recorded72,506 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 72,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 71,865 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 71,865 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 71,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,093 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 70,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,309 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 67,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 60,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,393 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 18,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre,

Nearside front tyre cut to cord on outter wall,

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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AE56 XRO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE56 XRO, 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 AE56 XRO registered?

AE56 XRO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AE56 XRO safe to buy?

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