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EY06 UKB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 UKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,223 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 83,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,533 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,532 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriated / starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,042 miles

Front offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner treads and cracking in treads / ageing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting down (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,190 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,843 miles

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

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,243 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,226 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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EY06 UKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY06 UKB, 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 EY06 UKB registered?

EY06 UKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2006.

Is EY06 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 UKB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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