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MX56 YWC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 103,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 100,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside outer sill has had extensive welding repairs

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

Fail 2 May 2025 100,858 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside outer sill has had extensive welding repairs

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

Pass 2 May 2024 97,924 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 96,325 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))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chip in window

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,608 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,605 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,073 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Both N/S/ and O/S Front under tray, rear fixing missing

Offside Damage to O/S/ sill, (small dent)

Offside Front Both N/S/ and O/S Front under tray, rear fixing missing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,003 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,793 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,624 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Nov 2011 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 30,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,821 miles

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

o/s sun visor slightly loose.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 22,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s sun visor slightly loose.

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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MX56 YWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MX56 YWC, 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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MX56 YWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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