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OY56 ZVS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,513 mi
Last recorded54,513 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ZVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 54,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 54,513 miles

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))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,643 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle's body slightly damaged/deformed, osr

Fail 30 Jul 2024 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle's body slightly damaged/deformed, osr

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,419 miles

Offside Front top struct mount play

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,746 miles

front tyres 2mm

front tyres cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,164 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 21 Sep 2009 11,686 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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OY56 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OY56 ZVS, 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 OY56 ZVS registered?

OY56 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is OY56 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 ZVS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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