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FH55 YLJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncher ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 103,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 103,668 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 98,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,672 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,125 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,642 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to wear

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,985 miles

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

both front tyres side walls perished

offside front indicator condensated

Fail 4 May 2012 62,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside front indicator condensated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,252 miles

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

Offside 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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FH55 YLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FH55 YLJ, 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 FH55 YLJ registered?

FH55 YLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is FH55 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 YLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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