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YH56 RVV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,053 mi
Last recorded67,053 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 56,139 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,051 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,673 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 51,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted ,unable to fully check adult belt.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,166 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted ,unable to fully check adult belt.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,625 miles

both rear tyres dsteriorated in sidewalls

Fail 28 Sep 2013 35,625 miles

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

both rear tyres dsteriorated in sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,233 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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YH56 RVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH56 RVV, 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 YH56 RVV registered?

YH56 RVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YH56 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 RVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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