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YG56 KZH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 94,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 94,109 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 89,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 84,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,588 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 80,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,911 miles

both back tyres worn on inside

Fail 21 May 2019 75,908 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both back tyres worn on inside

Pass 25 May 2018 68,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 63,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,455 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre has cracks but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 30 May 2013 39,035 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs in very rusty condition

o/s.r tyre wall cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in very rusty condition

o/s.r tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,055 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG56 KZH, 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 YG56 KZH registered?

YG56 KZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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