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PE06 WYV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,765 mi
Last recorded124,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 WYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 124,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant Low

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,256 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,785 miles

Windscreen has marks on it but vision ok.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 61,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has marks on it but vision ok.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,262 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,262 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 May 2011 38,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall to cords.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,283 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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PE06 WYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE06 WYV, 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 PE06 WYV registered?

PE06 WYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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