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HG56 YWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 82,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,629 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,950 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 53,674 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,219 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,675 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 24,675 miles

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

Airbag light on

Both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit and outer sidewalls are cracking

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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HG56 YWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG56 YWL, 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 HG56 YWL registered?

HG56 YWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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