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PO56 YTE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,403 mi
Last recorded121,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 YTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 117,445 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,068 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,029 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 107,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 97,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,457 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,434 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,099 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,859 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 YTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO56 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

PO56 YTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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