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YK56 ZPY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ZPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 128,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,250 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear shocker casing slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underside sill corroded/holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill underside corroded/holed 30cms from rear axle fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp out -put slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Offside & nearside shock-absorber casings corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,179 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surface corrosion on front hubs and nearside wishbone

traction control light on

welding repairs to offside and nearside rear sills underside

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,735 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 114,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,065 miles

ADVISORY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 112,056 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,763 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 105,767 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,184 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,046 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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