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DY06 TZW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 TZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at fixing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,304 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored heavily inner edge

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush separating

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight separation

exhaust corroded

front no. plate slight de-lamination

Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lipped and scored heavily inner edge

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush separating

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight separation

exhaust corroded

front no. plate slight de-lamination

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to o/s front subframe

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,552 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,504 miles

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

heavy brake dust on rear inner sides of calipers, unable to see inner pads

o/s/f, n/s/r, /o/s/r tyres perishing on outer sidewalls, no cords visable at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

heavy brake dust on rear inner sides of calipers, unable to see inner pads

o/s/f, n/s/r, /o/s/r tyres perishing on outer sidewalls, no cords visable at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,683 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)

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 TZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZW, 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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DY06 TZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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