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NA56 ZYZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 ZYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition/ damaged (just acceptable) (0.1 (b))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition/ damaged (just acceptable) (0.1 (b))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,822 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,976 miles

corrosion to brake flexi ferrules

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition/damaged

rear shockers poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2020 106,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to brake flexi ferrules

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition/damaged

rear shockers poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,993 miles

both front brake flexys poor condition,corroded

exhaust system very poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

rear number plate damaged (just acceptable

Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake flexys poor condition,corroded

exhaust system very poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

rear number plate damaged (just acceptable

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,889 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

rear number plate damaged (just acceptable)

Fail 28 Sep 2018 104,878 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inside edge

rear number plate damaged (just acceptable)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,147 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front brakes sticking

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

rear number plate damaged (just acceptable

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/flexi and slightly insecure (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both axle bushes deteriorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,722 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate damaged

under tray missing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,143 miles

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 2 Oct 2012 72,706 miles

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,533 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,533 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,955 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,955 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,057 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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NA56 ZYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NA56 ZYZ, 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 NA56 ZYZ registered?

NA56 ZYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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