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PE06 YTL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,947 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (advise to replace before next annual inspection) (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre (inner wall cracking perishing) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white to front) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white to front) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (advise to replace before next annual inspection) (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower (alternator belt deteriorating)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre (inner wall cracking perishing) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (loose at fixing) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,649 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,928 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,808 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,822 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 YTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE06 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

PE06 YTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is PE06 YTL safe to buy?

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