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EF56 WYC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,217 mi
Last recorded119,217 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 WYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,217 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 119,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,004 miles

Exhaust, back box corroded/de-laminating.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,120 miles

Rear Exhaust back box/silencer, de-laminating/corroding. No leak of gases at time of test.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread worn outer edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 83,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,018 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,849 miles

Front discs starting to wear, but pads are ok

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,849 miles

Front discs starting to wear, but pads are ok

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,345 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,186 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,086 miles

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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EF56 WYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF56 WYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 WYC registered?

EF56 WYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is EF56 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 WYC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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