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DY56 AFN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,227 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

parking brake reserve travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,392 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,451 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of filler in seat belt mounting prescribed area (ns outer sill)

Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,451 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of filler in seat belt mounting prescribed area (ns outer sill)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges , nail in tread and starting to perish and crack ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front brake flex hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,517 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges , nail in tread and starting to perish and crack ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front brake flex hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,343 miles

strong smell of petrol around rear of vehicle but no leaks found

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,404 miles

hi-vis stop light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DY56 AFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY56 AFN, 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 DY56 AFN registered?

DY56 AFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is DY56 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 AFN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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