PN56XEA - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,335 mi
Expires: 21 July 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory various suspension components corroded
Failed - 18 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,335 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory various suspension components corroded
Passed - 22 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,635 mi
Expires: 21 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust blowing
Failed - 22 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,635 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust blowing
Passed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,057 mi
Expires: 26 September 2024
Failed - 15 September 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,029 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Passed - 21 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,916 mi
Expires: 26 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,593 mi
Expires: 26 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,593 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,691 mi
Expires: 26 September 2021
Failed - 11 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,691 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside 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))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,596 mi
Expires: 26 September 2020
Passed - 15 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,033 mi
Expires: 26 September 2019
Passed - 22 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,422 mi
Expires: 26 September 2018
Failed - 19 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,422 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise investigation
Passed - 27 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,712 mi
Expires: 26 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 27 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,712 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 09 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,668 mi
Expires: 23 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,346 mi
Expires: 23 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 20 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,346 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,462 mi
Expires: 23 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 12 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,675 mi
Expires: 23 September 2013
Passed - 24 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,146 mi
Expires: 23 September 2012
Failed - 22 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,145 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,030 mi
Expires: 09 September 2011
Passed - 28 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,391 mi
Expires: 09 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for PN56XEA?
The MOT expires on 21 July 2026.
What is the tax status of PN56XEA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of PN56XEA?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of PN56XEA?
This vehicle produces 170 g/km of CO2 emissions.