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YD56 EXL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 122,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,910 miles

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

Fan belt cracked and perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 117,910 miles

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

Fan belt cracked and perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to floor corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill to floor corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,770 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing thin just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front visor missing

Fail 31 Jul 2020 112,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing thin just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front visor missing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,507 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,227 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off. (7.1.2)

Central Rear stop lamp in-op.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has spare fitted to it.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,816 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four road tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,382 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,137 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Traction control lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,651 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 42,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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YD56 EXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YD56 EXL, 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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YD56 EXL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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