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WN56 GYJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 GYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, inner at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,130 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, inner at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, inner at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 70,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,400 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,617 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 68,613 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and very badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,084 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,234 miles

both front brake hoses in slightly poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,234 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake hoses in slightly poor condition

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,024 miles

Bottom balljoint boots perishing

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)

Track rod end boots perishing

Wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,432 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 30,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,889 miles

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

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

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

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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WN56 GYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN56 GYJ, 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 WN56 GYJ registered?

WN56 GYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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