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YY56 DZF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,598 mi
Last recorded84,598 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,598 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 84,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,146 miles

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

Nearside Outer seal slightly damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,084 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,738 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 DZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY56 DZF, 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 YY56 DZF registered?

YY56 DZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YY56 DZF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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