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BF06 TYD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,924 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,697 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear levers on calipers not returning fully to stop

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear levers on rear calipers not returning fully to stop

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,839 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,838 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipes split (1.1.3 (d))

Brake hose excessively chafed n\s and o\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up n\s and o\s front (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 52,820 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement unable to open fuel flap. (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,166 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust ditiriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,989 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust ditiriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,843 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center exhoust bracket ditereorated

minnor crackes on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center exhoust bracket ditiriorating

mil light on

Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhoust bracket ditiriorating

mil light on

offside rear anti rattel spring sticking out

offside rear liver on caliper not reeturning fully stop position

Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,312 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear liver on caliper not returning fully to stop

Fail 31 Aug 2012 32,312 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear liver on caliper not returning fully to stop

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight pitting on inner brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,097 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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BF06 TYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF06 TYD, 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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BF06 TYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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