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YC56 GWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,601 mi
Last recorded183,601 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 183,601 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper arms worn

engine light on dash

exhaust center support bracket broken but still supported

water leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 173,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust center bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 147,782 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 11 Dec 2013 147,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 127,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 104,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,183 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,329 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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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YC56 GWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC56 GWL, 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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YC56 GWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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