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AO56 JYT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 104,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 104,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside headlamps need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 99,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,433 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,343 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,004 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,632 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,297 miles

exhaust middle section suppot bracket is slightly broken

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread allso starting to perish

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage to off side front door mirror

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,109 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,556 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,903 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 17 May 2010 31,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,087 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AO56 JYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO56 JYT, 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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What year was AO56 JYT registered?

AO56 JYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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