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BG56 GYT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,753 mi
Last recorded125,753 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 125,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 125,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,775 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 120,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 114,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 114,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,921 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both font tyres worn on inner shoulders

both rear tyres cracked and perishing 205/55/r16 91w

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,479 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,208 miles

bulbs out on high level brake light

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,640 miles

service brake pedal creeps down slightly when under pressure

service brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,350 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG56 GYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG56 GYT, 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 BG56 GYT registered?

BG56 GYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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