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NY06 JYR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 JYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 108,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,237 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,841 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake service/check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake service/check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to allowed limit - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Jun 2021 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre pipe support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge - close to legal limit - advise change asap and tracking checked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin - corroded/peeled

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished outer sidewall area - tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,949 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken at lower tail area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre pipe support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades smearing screen - require cleaning

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge - close to legal limit - advise change asap and tracking checked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin - corroded/peeled

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished outer sidewall area - tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,678 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,677 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,299 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,505 miles

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,511 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight feathering to osf inside tyre edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,818 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,673 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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NY06 JYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NY06 JYR, 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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NY06 JYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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