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YT56 YDA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,634 mi
Last recorded78,634 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 76,968 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,506 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,594 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but unable to see ply or cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,826 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidewall perished

Rear exhast backbox corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner sidewall perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhast backbox corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,593 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 YDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

YT56 YDA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is YT56 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 YDA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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