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MH06 YJP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 YJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,206 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear exhaust box touching body

Fail 20 Oct 2018 117,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear exhaust box touching body

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,002 miles

rattle from middle and rear exhaust

some travel in brake pedal

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,003 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 103,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust centre bracket loose/corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 71,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre bracket loose/corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,868 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 40,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,234 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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MH06 YJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH06 YJP, 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 MH06 YJP registered?

MH06 YJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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