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DE56 YSX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,774 mi
Last recorded98,774 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,774 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,288 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,170 miles

Nearside Rear outer skin back box rusting away

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack aera (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer skin back box rusting away

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack aera (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 85,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,485 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 74,038 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 74,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop light not working

dent in nearside sill

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,986 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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DE56 YSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE56 YSX, 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 DE56 YSX registered?

DE56 YSX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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