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SL56FME
2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SL56FME
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 68,338 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027 10 Jun 202622 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 68,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,380 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026 10 Jun 202618 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,152 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2025 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt buckle missing ns&os (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 59,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,477 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse lights
- centre exhaust bracket broken
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and the inside (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse lights
- centre exhaust bracket broken
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,474 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,579 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 50,579 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,761 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020 10 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,185 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,834 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,666 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,983 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,767 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,605 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
14 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,948 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SL56FME was registered on 2006-09-27
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