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BD06 YRX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 YRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,244 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear of (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill rear of (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 106,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 106,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 102,070 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 102,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt losing little grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bolt hitting hub (2.4.A.2)

Stop lamp insecure high level (1.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,968 miles

Cambelt is over due by time

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,481 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

corrosion on front brake discs inside face

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,827 miles

one LED inop on high level brake light

slight corrosion on both front brake discs inside face

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,421 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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BD06 YRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BD06 YRX, 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 BD06 YRX registered?

BD06 YRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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