CarVerify

Free Car Check

M111 YFW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,564 mi
Last recorded27,564 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 27,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 21,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper starting to split but still clearing screen

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 21,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper starting to split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 19,955 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 12,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,770 miles

Age cracks offside front and both rear tyres.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,026 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 8,700 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 7,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 6,849 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,379 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M111 YFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M111 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M111 YFW?

You can check the full history of M111 YFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M111 YFW registered?

M111 YFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is M111 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 YFW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M111 YFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M111 YFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.