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YY56 DDX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 DDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,545 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,033 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 79,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,318 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 69,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,522 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 66,507 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,965 miles

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Fail 4 Jan 2017 40,965 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,620 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 27,550 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 6,236 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 DDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DDX, 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 DDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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