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HJ56 YPP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,120 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,770 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,299 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 24,299 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,413 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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HJ56 YPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ56 YPP, 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 HJ56 YPP registered?

HJ56 YPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ56 YPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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