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P600 MMY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 MMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,603 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,320 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes slightly binding when tuning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

breather pipe on the engine split

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,997 miles

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

breather pipe split on the engine

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,991 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

breather pipe split on the engine

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,449 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

air intake pipe split

slight corrosion to the rear axle near the mountings

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,449 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

air intake pipe split

slight corrosion to the rear axle near the mountings

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,196 miles

Nearside Front bumper has tape covering sharp edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,313 miles

Offside Front seatbelt receiver cover missing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 75,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front seatbelt receiver cover missing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,863 miles

Both front & drivers rear tyre treads close to limit

Child seat n/s rear

O/S door strap

Passenger rear tyre tread on limit

Rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,863 miles

Both front & drivers rear tyre treads close to limit

Child seat n/s rear

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S door strap

Passenger rear tyre tread on limit

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to n/s/f taped up

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 45,523 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED/TAPED

O/S/F SEATBELT RECEIVER DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED/TAPED

O/S/F SEATBELT RECEIVER DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,048 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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P600 MMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P600 MMY, 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 P600 MMY registered?

P600 MMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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