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YE56 GZF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,982 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 91,982 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,610 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,610 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,024 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,024 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,197 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and centre (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,531 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,531 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,418 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,418 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,526 miles

both sides rear tyres slight cracks on wall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,581 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 GZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YE56 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

YE56 GZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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