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P2 YCS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,485 mi
Last recorded66,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 YCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Sill surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,081 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyre's slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear piece of metal in tyre

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2018 24,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2017 15,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 15,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 10,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 9,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,948 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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P2 YCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P2 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P2 YCS registered?

P2 YCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is P2 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 YCS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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