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PO56 YPW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,213 mi
Last recorded99,213 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 YPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 99,213 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 99,213 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 88,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 86,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 84,413 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 82,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,720 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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PO56 YPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PO56 YPW, 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 PO56 YPW registered?

PO56 YPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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