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YY56 AVR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,499 mi
Last recorded80,499 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 80,499 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,507 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,583 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,357 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 56,356 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 52,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,738 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 44,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,546 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,242 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,260 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 20,260 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,588 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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YY56 AVR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY56 AVR, 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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YY56 AVR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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