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SY56 WVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside becoming corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 107,307 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management lamp on at time of test

underside becoming corrodeed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,580 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,893 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,229 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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SY56 WVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY56 WVO, 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 SY56 WVO registered?

SY56 WVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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