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DY56 SCZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 102,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,671 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 67,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,397 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,420 miles

Both front tyre inner shoulders worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,235 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)

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 SCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

DY56 SCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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