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HY53 FEY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,846 mi
Last recorded109,846 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 FEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,899 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,219 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 103,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated N/S SILL RUSTED @ HOLED (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated O/S SILL RUSTED @ HOLED (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 99,920 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to middle sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 94,242 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,114 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,291 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,257 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,531 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

damage to offside rear lamp unit

engine light on

fuel cap seal perished but sealing correctly

offside front wiper split but clearing screen effectivly

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,461 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,285 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 12,285 miles

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

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

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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HY53 FEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HY53 FEY, 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 HY53 FEY registered?

HY53 FEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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