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DG06 ZYA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 ZYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 109,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2017 100,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,044 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 30 May 2014 72,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusting at securing point, centre & Backbox

Fail 29 May 2014 72,424 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusting at securing point, centre & Backbox

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,213 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,404 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread

Nearside inner disc faces worn

Offside handbrake arm not fully returning

Small stone chips in screen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,761 miles

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

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front discs worn

lower covers fitted

o/s handbrake arm not fully returning

rear number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,265 miles

Lower engine covers

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

Offside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,889 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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DG06 ZYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG06 ZYA, 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 DG06 ZYA registered?

DG06 ZYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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