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YX56 TXC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 TXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,635 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,697 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 97,351 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 92,697 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 92,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

emmisions just met also n/s f tyre outer sidewall kerbed

Fail 6 Jun 2018 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emmisions just met also n/s f tyre outer sidewall kerbed

Pass 18 May 2017 79,299 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on?

rear seat belts not checked as seats down and area full centre stop lamp covered up

Fail 18 May 2017 79,299 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on?

rear seat belts not checked as seats down and area full centre stop lamp covered up

Pass 6 May 2016 71,709 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside door mirror loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 13 May 2015 65,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,603 miles

hi level stoplamp inoprative.

Fail 20 May 2014 58,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hi level stoplamp inoprative.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,690 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)

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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YX56 TXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX56 TXC, 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 YX56 TXC registered?

YX56 TXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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