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YG56 ULZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 92,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill excessively corroded but not affecting structural rigidity/ not within prescribed area

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 21 May 2025 92,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill excessively corroded but not affecting structural rigidity/ not within prescribed area

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,803 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level brake light partially inoperative, more than 50% operative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,725 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,379 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,793 miles

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,067 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 ULZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ULZ, 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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YG56 ULZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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