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MD55 YPZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 118,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working lamp unit broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

overheating

underside rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2023 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 100,559 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

external bodywork damages - O/S Front bumper, nearside wing mirror cover - all been temporary repaired with duck tape

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,653 miles

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

hand brake just met the requirment

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,559 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 80,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,657 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges close to legal minimum

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges.

High level rear light inop.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,332 miles

High level rear light inop

Slight cracking to both rear tyre treads & sidewalls.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,770 miles

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Slight damage to o/s wiper blade.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,670 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

High level rear light inop.

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low.

High level rear light inop.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges close to legal minimum.

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,028 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 31,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage to o/s/f wiper blade.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2010 21,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2009 15,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MD55 YPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MD55 YPZ, 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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MD55 YPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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