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YF56 NGN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 96,495 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,158 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 96,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,161 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and weak

front disc corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and weak

front disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,361 miles

front brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 92,361 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rea outer sills to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,252 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,846 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,846 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low perrished and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing low perrished and cracking

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 19,175 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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YF56 NGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF56 NGN, 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 YF56 NGN registered?

YF56 NGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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