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EF06 AYY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,236 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front near engine- slightly noisey but acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also significant perishing - just acceptable at time of test - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear coil springs corroded - sound at time of test

shields on engine , underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,279 miles

Central brake light covered[ disconnected]

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust sheild very poor condition

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also hand brake poor on this side (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear hand brake performance near min requirements

expansion water level low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,841 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

up-rated suspension coil springs fitted to rear

Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,840 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and damaged ANPR camera would see as black smudge (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working, could not adjust headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

up-rated suspension coil springs fitted to rear

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken sports suspension fitted (SPAX) (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage and delamination (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on braking surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' near bottom of windscreen (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken away but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre size 205/55/16

Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,104 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Damage to number plate

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

Inner wheel arch trim fouling engine pulleys

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

Nearside Some play in steering arm

Offside Front Damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Brake calliper/cable does not release

Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,104 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Damage to number plate

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

Inner wheel arch trim fouling engine pulleys

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

Nearside Some play in steering arm

Offside Front Damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Brake calliper/cable does not release

Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,941 miles

slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2014 47,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,436 miles

some perish cracks in rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 27,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 23,017 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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EF06 AYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF06 AYY, 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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EF06 AYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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