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LA06 YHH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 YHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,827 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on tread

Slight oil leak noted from engine

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,698 miles

Headlamp patterns poor.

Damage noted to the N/S outer sill.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat latch defective.

Wet test.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,698 miles

Damage noted to the N/S outer sill.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp patterns poor.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat latch defective.

Wet test.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,997 miles

Headlamps have deteorated esp o/s

Radiator is weeping coolant level is ok

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s track rod end rubber is perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 5 codes o2 p0130 crank p0335 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamps have deteorated esp o/s

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

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

Radiator is weeping coolant level is ok

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s track rod end rubber is perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,407 miles

both front lower arm bushes are perished

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s seat is defective a small leaver has to be moved to lose seat to floor

front discs are badly worn and n/s pads are very low a/p 80% worn

r/n/s tyre is badly cracked in tread recommend this is replaced

r/o/s tyre is badly worn and very poor recommend this is replaced.

radiator is weeping coolant

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,166 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

oil leak

radiator is weeping coolant

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is rusty

fan belt is badly perished !

front discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

oil leak

radiator is weeping coolant

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,541 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges and worn to 3mm

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges

fan belt is perished

front discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

n/s outer sill is damaged

r/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge, not flat poor ! may be noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges and worn to 3mm

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges

fan belt is perished

front discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

n/s outer sill is damaged

r/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge, not flat poor ! may be noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,654 miles

f/o/s of wing is damaged taped up

f/o/s tyre is not flat in tread

fan belt is badly perished

wipers are poor

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

f/o/s of wing is damaged taped up

f/o/s tyre is not flat in tread

fan belt is badly perished

wipers are poor

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,543 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre badly worn at inner edge and poor in tread

f/o/s wing is damaged

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre badly worn at inner edge and poor in tread

f/o/s wing is damaged

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,230 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s wing damaged

rear discs worn and pads are low n/s

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,230 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

f/o/s wing damaged

rear discs worn and pads are low n/s

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,475 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/o/s outer wing damaged

rear brake discs noted worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,631 miles

exhaust very rusty and rattling at center

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,181 miles

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

exhaust rusty

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre low on tread and badly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,719 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

f/n/s inner arch and front under panel damaged

f/o/s wing damaged

nail noted in f/o/s tyre

r/n/s tyre low on tread (2.5mm)

r/o/s tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,689 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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LA06 YHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA06 YHH, 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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LA06 YHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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