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GY56 VAD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,306 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 98,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fault codes P0335, P0322, P0130 stored

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,320 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 97,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,131 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,131 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 180mm in From N/S 160 From Lower Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,310 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight exhaust leak in center section

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,541 miles

Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 630,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 630,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,673 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to limit.

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,369 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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GY56 VAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GY56 VAD, 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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GY56 VAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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