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LR06 YKY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,362 mi
Last recorded102,362 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,362 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Exhaust mounting defective hanger correred / adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear exhuast box corroded / peeling

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

engine oil below min

Pass 17 Oct 2023 100,129 miles

Front Undertray damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tailgate dampers weak / not working

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure Not working (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Front under tray damaged / adrift

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate dampers weak / not working

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades poor / deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,458 miles

Front under tray damaged / adrift

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,120 miles

Front under tray adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tyre wear-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill-front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low.Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated/Nail in tyre-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill-front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tyre wear-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill-front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low.Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated/Nail in tyre-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill-front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,498 miles

Damage to engine under tray

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre size - 205/55/r16 91w

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre deteriorated / wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deteriorated / nail in tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,498 miles

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))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre size - 205/55/r16 91w

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre deteriorated / wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deteriorated / nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,865 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre valve deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner/outer edges 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner/outer edges 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover / undertray fitted at time of test

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,931 miles

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,808 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,418 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,999 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 16,531 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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LR06 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LR06 YKY, 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 LR06 YKY registered?

LR06 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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