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WU56 NYV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion & damage on sills

covers fitted

headlamp lenses faded

wear in suspension bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2024 77,957 miles

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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion & damage on sills

covers fitted

headlamp lenses faded

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/ rack gator twisted but not split

rear number plate cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 72,609 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,535 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,612 miles

Exhaust smoke emission level high. Recommend repair or cleaners added to fuel.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. Slightly stepped on inside shoulder.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. Slightly stepped on inside shoulder.

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

Undertray not fully secure Recommend replacement. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,578 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,529 miles

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

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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WU56 NYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU56 NYV, 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 WU56 NYV registered?

WU56 NYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WU56 NYV safe to buy?

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