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AF56 YZX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,940 mi
Last recorded89,940 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,940 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2025 89,921 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 87,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out on Main beam (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,141 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2022 84,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 82,171 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak From radiator ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak From radiator ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,569 miles

exhaust center mount broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,440 miles

front brakes juddering, just in limit

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 16,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside 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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AF56 YZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 AF56 YZX, 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 AF56 YZX registered?

AF56 YZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AF56 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 YZX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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