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YS56 ETY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,907 mi
Last recorded119,907 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 119,907 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X two (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2024 110,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 107,216 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2023 107,216 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 104,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 102,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 102,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 77,514 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 77,509 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,103 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,246 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 36,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,880 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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YS56 ETY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS56 ETY, 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 YS56 ETY registered?

YS56 ETY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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