MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges
small splits on inner wall of offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Wiper blade deteriated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Wiper blade deteriated
rear tyres stepped on edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RE56 YWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 RE56 YWN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RE56 YWN?
You can check the full history of RE56 YWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RE56 YWN registered?
RE56 YWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2006.
Is RE56 YWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE56 YWN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RE56 YWN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE56 YWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.