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BF06 YFR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 134,103 miles

front brake flexis perished

front suspension lower ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 30 Jul 2020 134,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake flexis perished

front suspension lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,640 miles

front brake discs getting thin

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,638 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,297 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,287 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,481 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 114,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 105,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,414 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,791 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,220 miles

Aux belt noisey

Centre exhaust mount needs resecuring/welding

Gearbox oil leak from offside drive shaft seal

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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