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VO56 YBL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking through center clamp due to corrosion of the clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass slightly damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,172 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass slightly damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,120 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting slight movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,580 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 52,580 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,814 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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VO56 YBL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO56 YBL, 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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VO56 YBL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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