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OU06 YRP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 123,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 118,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill rusted through

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 20 Nov 2019 99,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shocker gaiter split

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shocker gaiter split

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,861 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 93,861 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,203 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,345 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,345 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,407 miles

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,839 miles

near side rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,709 miles

3 LED's out in eye level brake light

Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,709 miles

3 LED's out in eye level brake light

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,567 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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OU06 YRP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU06 YRP, 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 OU06 YRP registered?

OU06 YRP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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