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YX56 ZNJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,182 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,045 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield loose in Middle

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,044 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust Heat Shield loose in Middle of Vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber exhaust mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both n\s and o\s bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes for beam axle worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber exhaust mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both n\s and o\s bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes for beam axle worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,165 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and fouling brake disc

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from reservoir cap area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and fouling brake disc

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,523 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,589 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,241 miles

Stop lamp insecure high level (1.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,205 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,164 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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YX56 ZNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

YX56 ZNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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