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YK56 WGG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,282 mi
Last recorded17,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 WGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 17,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 16,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 16,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 16,066 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 14,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 13,751 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 12,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,853 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 9,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,173 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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YK56 WGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK56 WGG, 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 YK56 WGG registered?

YK56 WGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YK56 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK56 WGG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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