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PE06 YJZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 YJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,771 miles

accident damage to n/s

Fail 8 Feb 2024 91,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

accident damage to n/s

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s only just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside accident damage

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,524 miles

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

Nearside outer sil damaged

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,014 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 70,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside sil damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,444 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,489 miles

front wishbones weak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,489 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wishbones weak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,669 miles

engine warning light on in vehicle

epc light on in vehicle

traction control light on in vehicle

Pass 28 May 2011 44,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 10 May 2010 36,273 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

PE06 YJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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