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MT06 CCY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,777 mi
Last recorded148,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not reparable ()

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

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

Reversing lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 148,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not reparable ()

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,413 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 137,413 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 99,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 70,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,022 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing cords.

Advise front brake pads low.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Advise N/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing cords.

Advise N/S/R light unit has water ingress.

Advise front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,980 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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MT06 CCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT06 CCY, 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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MT06 CCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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