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MM06 NYL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,045 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,176 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Wheel Arch Areas (Both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,690 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,232 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,944 miles

center brake light not working

os/f sill as slit damage

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,944 miles

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

center brake light not working

os/f sill as slit damage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broke and back box detereating

sticker on top centre of screen but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broke and back box detereating

sticker on top centre of screen but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,780 miles

deep cut in tread o/s front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,809 miles

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

ADVISE surface corrosion to exhaust system

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,801 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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MM06 NYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MM06 NYL, 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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MM06 NYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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