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YG56 KWU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,237 mi
Last recorded30,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 KWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,919 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm and worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre both sidewalls perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slightly peeling

o/s/f tyre sidewalls slighly perished (205/55/16)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,321 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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YG56 KWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG56 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 KWU registered?

YG56 KWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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