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MT56 YXG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,459 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions fluctuate advise getting checked

front brake discs worn corroding on inner surfaces

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,457 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions fluctuate advise getting checked

front brake discs worn corroding on inner surfaces

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,921 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,426 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,463 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,329 miles

n/s/front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,706 miles

high level stop lamp not working,no way of knowing if its supposed to.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 19,629 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MT56 YXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT56 YXG, 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 MT56 YXG registered?

MT56 YXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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