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DY06 ZSN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,044 mi
Last recorded125,044 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ZSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,584 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 115,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 110,267 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 110,267 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 108,238 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.1 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2 mm and is punctured (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.1 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2 mm and is punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,859 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,262 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,254 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,060 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate in poor condt

nsf tyre inner edge low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,450 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZSN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY06 ZSN, 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 ZSN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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