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FV06 YAH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,498 mi
Last recorded43,498 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 YAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2011 43,498 miles

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 33,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV06 YAH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV06 YAH, 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 FV06 YAH registered?

FV06 YAH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is FV06 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 YAH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV06 YAH have outstanding finance?

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