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LA06 YVS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,370 mi
Last recorded99,370 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 YVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,718 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,540 miles

Emissions not tested engine running rough, (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both, (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 68,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 68,941 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And a nail in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,486 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 42,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,233 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LA06 YVS, 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 LA06 YVS registered?

LA06 YVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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