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DY56 MJV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 MJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,410 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective but not affecting color

Outer sills welded and under sealed.

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,176 miles

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

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

outer sills welded and undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,354 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 85,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (inner and outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded/damaged

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,787 miles

Front nearside and offside mcpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment, rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside stop lamp slightly dimmed, nearside front wishbone bush has splits

Fail 20 Apr 2020 70,787 miles

Front nearside and offside mcpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment, rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside stop lamp slightly dimmed, nearside front wishbone bush has splits

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,814 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,519 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight Noise From O/S/R Wheel. When Rotated.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,070 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 44,294 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

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

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