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YE56 FVT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,599 mi
Last recorded44,599 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 44,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 37,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,449 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 34,448 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no fuel in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,734 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear luggage compartment catch sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2020 33,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 33,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,276 miles

All Tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment STRONG ADVISE (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment STRONG ADVISE (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,294 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2013 26,294 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,751 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 21,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,217 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,217 miles

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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YE56 FVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE56 FVT, 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 YE56 FVT registered?

YE56 FVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is YE56 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 FVT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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