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DY56 MHF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 111,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,642 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 101,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,615 miles

both front and the o/s/r tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2018 96,615 miles

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

both front and the o/s/r tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,449 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

DY56 MHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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