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NH06 YMU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 81,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,105 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The off side inner rack end has slight play in it.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 71,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 20% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 38,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,685 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,685 miles

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

n,s,r hand brake lever not fully returning to stop

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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NH06 YMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NH06 YMU, 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 NH06 YMU registered?

NH06 YMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is NH06 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 YMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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