VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MF56EKW has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,438 miles 5 days ago on Friday 11th September 2026 at 12:37.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 16th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

MF56EKW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202792,438 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 202692,438 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202516TH SEPTEMBER 202692,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 202592,144 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202412TH SEPTEMBER 202591,965 MI
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 202491,958 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - 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))
  8. MAJOR - Offside 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))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 202330TH AUGUST 202491,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH AUGUST 202391,607 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20228TH AUGUST 202390,723 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20218TH AUGUST 202287,382 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 202187,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED6TH JULY 20205TH JULY 202183,439 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20181ST AUGUST 201982,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear Sill Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Emitting Blue Smoke At Time Of Test But Not Excessive
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201882,596 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear Sill Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Engine Emitting Blue Smoke Form Exhaust
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201614TH NOVEMBER 201771,099 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201671,099 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 201669,157 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201465,527 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201213TH DECEMBER 201359,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 201259,747 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20119TH SEPTEMBER 201248,869 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To N/s Rear Outer Sill
  6. USER ENTERED - Center Exhaust Bracket Detatched But Still Supporting Exhaust
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20109TH SEPTEMBER 201138,040 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20099TH SEPTEMBER 201025,436 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 200925,436 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MF56EKW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

MF56EKW MOT Comments

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MF56EKW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,438 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,622 miles

MF56EKW FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration MF56EKW was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 92,438 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,622 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MF56EKW has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 32 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 31 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does MF56EKW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 16th September 2026 MF56EKW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MF56EKW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 16th September 2026 MF56EKW does have Tax. Read more

When does MF56EKW Tax expire?

The current Tax for MF56EKW will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MF56EKW MOT expire?

The current MOT for MF56EKW will expire in 12 months on Thursday 16th September 2027. Read more

When did MF56EKW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MF56EKW was on Friday 11th September 2026 at 12:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MF56EKW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for MF56EKW we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MF56EKW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for MF56EKW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MF56EKW?

MF56EKW is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has MF56EKW done?

The odometer reading for MF56EKW at the last MOT in September 2026 was 92,438 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,622 miles per year. Read more

How old is MF56EKW?

The vehicle MF56EKW was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is MF56EKW?

The official colour of MF56EKW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MF56EKW have?

MF56EKW has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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