VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MV56PHJ has 20 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,521 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 21st June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

MV56PHJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JUNE 2026115,521 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Rusty
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Rusty
PASSED21ST JUNE 202421ST JUNE 2025109,344 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202321ST JUNE 2024102,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED31ST MAY 2023102,898 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202231ST MAY 202396,509 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 202296,501 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST APRIL 20211ST MAY 202291,573 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20201ST MAY 202189,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND MAY 202089,695 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201913TH MARCH 202087,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Slight Exhaust Blow
PASSED27TH JUNE 201726TH JUNE 201883,488 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201617TH JUNE 201780,851 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201677,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201577,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201572,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201328TH SEPTEMBER 201465,015 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201228TH SEPTEMBER 201357,994 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 201251,161 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 201143,242 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20095TH OCTOBER 201038,246 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MV56PHJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

MV56PHJ MOT Comments

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MV56PHJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,521 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,080 miles

MV56PHJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration MV56PHJ was manufactured on Thursday 5th October 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 115,521 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,080 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MV56PHJ has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 32 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does MV56PHJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 MV56PHJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MV56PHJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 MV56PHJ does have Tax. Read more

When does MV56PHJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for MV56PHJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 MV56PHJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for MV56PHJ will expire in 2 months on Sunday 21st June 2026. Read more

When did MV56PHJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MV56PHJ was on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MV56PHJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for MV56PHJ we can see 16 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 MV56PHJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for MV56PHJ we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MV56PHJ?

MV56PHJ is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has MV56PHJ done?

The odometer reading for MV56PHJ at the last MOT in June 2025 was 115,521 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 6,080 miles per year. Read more

How old is MV56PHJ?

The vehicle MV56PHJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 5th October 2006. Read more

What colour is MV56PHJ?

The official colour of MV56PHJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does MV56PHJ have?

MV56PHJ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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