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YT56 RUH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 RUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,254 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 3 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 119,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,001 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,748 miles

Nearside Front tie rod to steering rack slight movement

Rear silencer corroded in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,454 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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YT56 RUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YT56 RUH, 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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YT56 RUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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