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YP56 SKJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,100 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 85,547 miles

Emissions not tested car wont hold at required revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both sills corroded

oil leak

reverse light loose

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,152 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,152 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 53,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,250 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES(TRACKING NEEDS CHECKING)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 28,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake disks pitted

front tyres worn low on edges & cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges & cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2011 28,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake disks pitted

front tyres worn low on edges & cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges & cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2010 20,457 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 15,693 miles

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,693 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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YP56 SKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 YP56 SKJ, 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 YP56 SKJ registered?

YP56 SKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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