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YG56 OTM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 76,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,898 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 72,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,150 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

paint bubbling on n/s o/s inner sills

Fail 20 Sep 2023 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

paint bubbling on n/s o/s inner sills

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,757 miles

Exhaust corroded

Factory fitted engine cover

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,358 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 54,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,335 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

traction control light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 42,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,884 miles

rear tyres tread very low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 28,736 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,907 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 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

YG56 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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