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YD56 MRX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,986 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,349 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,957 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 29,449 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MRX, 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 YD56 MRX registered?

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

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