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HY56 XUX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,134 mi
Last recorded88,134 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,105 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 84,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,637 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 71,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,994 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 51,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 44,437 miles

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

n/s inner track control arm slight freeplay

Pass 9 May 2012 38,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,643 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

rear tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2009 25,425 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear

Front wipers are starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cuts in both rear tyre treads

Pass 12 May 2009 25,425 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear

Front wipers are starting to split

Small cuts in both rear tyre treads

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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HY56 XUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY56 XUX, 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 HY56 XUX registered?

HY56 XUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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