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WF56 YNR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 YNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,921 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,550 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,169 miles

Movement In Front Suspension Strut Upper Top Mounts

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,536 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,111 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 YNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WF56 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

WF56 YNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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