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YT56 WDA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,993 mi
Last recorded105,993 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 WDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,366 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rad inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 85,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,300 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,822 miles

Back box surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,626 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,621 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 WDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YT56 WDA, 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 YT56 WDA registered?

YT56 WDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YT56 WDA shows 22 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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