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MK56 ZDY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,764 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

os sill corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,196 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,327 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 93,327 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,957 miles

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

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

engine breather split

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine breather split

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 83,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,771 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding caliper seized (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 74,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,012 miles

advise offside rear tyre perished! no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre perished! no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,852 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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MK56 ZDY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MK56 ZDY, 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 MK56 ZDY registered?

MK56 ZDY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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