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CY06 HYH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,129 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,439 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,074 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,594 miles

Centre exhaust bracket detatched from exhaust pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,276 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 38,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,595 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 21,076 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,366 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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CY06 HYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc 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 CY06 HYH, 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 CY06 HYH registered?

CY06 HYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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