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EY06 WCC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 WCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L. is ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre brake light is not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting is NOT supporting system, wobbly but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to maintain constant revs during emissions test.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 87,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L. is ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre brake light is not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting is NOT supporting system, wobbly but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn and cracking

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,265 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,041 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Low

Brake Pedal Appears Low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 69,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Appears Low

Brake Pedal Appears Low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,736 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,942 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 37,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,655 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside 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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EY06 WCC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 EY06 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

EY06 WCC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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