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YR56 MXG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres distorted

high level stop light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not functioning

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,584 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not functioning

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,215 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,891 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,726 miles

small chip in screen not in swept area

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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YR56 MXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR56 MXG, 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 YR56 MXG registered?

YR56 MXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is YR56 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 MXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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