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WF56 YHY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,376 mi
Last recorded124,376 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 124,376 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tail gate surport struts u/s

Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,998 miles

Rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2017 101,998 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,755 miles

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f strut mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f strut mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,722 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,361 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,499 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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WF56 YHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WF56 YHY, 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 WF56 YHY registered?

WF56 YHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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