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MM06 YZR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,791 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 117,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 106,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,448 miles

plastic rear sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

plastic rear sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,021 miles

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

exhaust clamp corrded and weak

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,021 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended n/s seatbelt stalk trapped (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust clamp corrded and weak

exhaust heatsheild inscure

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,947 miles

Rear os,ns tyres low

Fail 28 Nov 2019 90,947 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose box skin weak limits (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear os,ns tyres low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,967 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,967 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust bracket broken and back box outer skin corroded

o/s rear parking brake performance close to requirements

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,881 miles

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 44,839 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2012 31,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads half worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,456 miles

front brake pads half worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,970 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 YZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MM06 YZR, 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 MM06 YZR registered?

MM06 YZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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