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DY56 AFZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

epc light on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,130 miles

EPC warning light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,130 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. tilt system not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EPC warning light on dash

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,536 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light still not working (corroded) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on inner edge and starting to crack between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC on at time of test (electronic power control) indicates a fault with the engine management system. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on inner edge and starting to crack between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed fitted ()

oil very low on pre-check

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed fitted ()

oil very low on pre-check

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,845 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine oil on minimum

Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,845 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 13 Feb 2016 58,294 miles

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

ecu light on

eye level brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,769 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,045 miles

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 8 Sep 2009 13,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished in tread area

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge(worse on osf )

Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,805 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres perished in tread area

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge(worse on osf )

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 AFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY56 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

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

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