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MH06 YZU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,528 mi
Last recorded129,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 YZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 117,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shocker sleeves detached

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f top suspension mount noisy

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,883 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,050 miles

Tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear bumpstops split

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,272 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s washer

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2010 32,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 23,176 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 YZU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

MH06 YZU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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