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DY06 UCH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,284 miles

Emissions not tested EML fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,141 miles

All discs corroded

Damage to offside front

Gearbox has oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,141 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All discs corroded

Damage to offside front

Gearbox has oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,915 miles

Engine Oil Leak

High level brake light inop

Undertray tray loose

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,044 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,936 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 38,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,866 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 UCH 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 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 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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