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AK56 YAA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and wear on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,433 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and wear on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,430 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,280 miles

Centre stop inop

Front tyres worn very low on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,532 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AK56 YAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK56 YAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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