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PE56 YRV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 100,722 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 100,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 97,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,284 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,876 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 71,876 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,249 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,008 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2014 49,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,778 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)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,624 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 13,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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PE56 YRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE56 YRV, 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 PE56 YRV registered?

PE56 YRV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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