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YY56 OVJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,664 mi
Last recorded102,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,664 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 102,658 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,880 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,877 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,773 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,527 miles

Both steering rack boots perished

MIL light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,069 miles

Both front tyre inner edges scrubbing

O.S.F Disc inner edge corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,808 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken.

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,403 miles

all 4 tyre side walls slightly deterioated [cracking]

vehicle battery flat, remained running throughout test and switched off at end and wont start

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,830 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 13,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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