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MH55 YMJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,359 mi
Last recorded52,359 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,359 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx' half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides ( perished cracked ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,439 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides ( perished cracked ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,054 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower dents in sill

Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,054 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower dents in sill

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,464 miles

Offside Rear Lower reflector lense cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,274 miles

Front 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,274 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front 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 12 Oct 2013 39,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,088 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,793 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, Exhaust still supported.

Front brake pads 60% worn and close to low warning sensor.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,793 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, Exhaust still supported.

Front brake pads 60% worn and close to low warning sensor.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,344 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 21,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,931 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)

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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MH55 YMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH55 YMJ, 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 MH55 YMJ registered?

MH55 YMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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