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BK06 BYF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,048 mi
Last recorded79,048 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,048 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,013 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,053 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

positive battery terminal slightly loose

Fail 6 Nov 2023 71,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

positive battery terminal slightly loose

Fail 19 Oct 2023 71,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top Mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Rubbing on front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,824 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,813 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn boh rear trailing arm main bushes cracking up but not affecting suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn boh rear trailing arm main bushes cracking up but not affecting suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,405 miles

Both rear tyres have very perished sidewalls

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,788 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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BK06 BYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK06 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK06 BYF registered?

BK06 BYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is BK06 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 BYF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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