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DE06 YLC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 75,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Lightly Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,640 miles

Emissions not tested When revving exhaust emits excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Lightly Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,638 miles

Central Rear brake light permanently disconnected

Central exhaust hanger broken but still supporting the system

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration only just went through the emissions test (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml and epc warning lights indicate a fault with the engine/electrical systems

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

warning lights indicate a service is due

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,638 miles

Central Rear brake light permanently disconnected

Central exhaust hanger broken but still supporting the system

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration only just went through the emissions test (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml and epc warning lights indicate a fault with the engine/electrical systems

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

warning lights indicate a service is due

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,743 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

high level stop light inoperative.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight damage to inner wheel rim

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

high level stop light inoperative.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,612 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported.

Nearside Front part worn tyre fitted with repair to side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, still legal tread not cut as deep as centre.

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in sidewall and edge of tread not yet showing cords

brake pad warning light illuminated, n/s/f warning wire broken.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,099 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child sear offside rear

winter tyres on rear axle

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child sear offside rear

winter tyres on rear axle

Pass 31 May 2011 31,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,247 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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DE06 YLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE06 YLC, 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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DE06 YLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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