EX56TGE - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: Not validGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 03 September 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,609 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 15 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,366 mi
Expires: 14 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 29 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,123 mi
Expires: 18 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn in inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 28 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,112 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn in inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 19 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,889 mi
Expires: 18 February 2022
Failed - 12 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,846 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,598 mi
Expires: 16 February 2021
Passed - 01 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,125 mi
Expires: 16 February 2020
Failed - 01 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,125 mi
Passed - 30 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,008 mi
Expires: 16 February 2019
Passed - 31 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,311 mi
Expires: 16 February 2018
Passed - 29 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,478 mi
Expires: 16 February 2017
Passed - 17 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,934 mi
Expires: 16 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 02 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,661 mi
Expires: 02 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,011 mi
Expires: 02 September 2014
Passed - 28 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,195 mi
Expires: 02 September 2013
Passed - 30 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,709 mi
Expires: 02 September 2012
Passed - 02 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,532 mi
Expires: 02 September 2011
Passed - 01 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,112 mi
Expires: 02 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EX56TGE?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of EX56TGE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of EX56TGE?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Beige. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EX56TGE?
This vehicle produces 185 g/km of CO2 emissions.