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DY06 KYW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,665 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,456 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,527 miles

front wiper blades smeary

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 51,464 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,139 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges (just on limit)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

rear tyres deteriorated and wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,267 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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DY06 KYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY06 KYW, 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 DY06 KYW registered?

DY06 KYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is DY06 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 KYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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