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PF06 YMA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,808 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,470 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention Please (Recommended to replace) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing light defective

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Both sides sill (Repair covered in underseal )

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention Please (Recommended to replace) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing light defective

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Both sides sill (Repair covered in underseal )

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,816 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Wishbone bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both side (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement)

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing light defective, emitted light adversely affected

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both side (Axle bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement)

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Wishbone bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both side (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement)

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing light defective, emitted light adversely affected

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both side (Axle bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement)

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,886 miles

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

Front Upper Both side Macpherson strut top mount slightly play

Nearside Rear Lower reversing light defective, emitted light adversely affected

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both side axle bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear Lower Both side sill (Repair covered in underseal )

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Both side Macpherson strut top mount slightly play

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower reversing light defective, emitted light adversely affected

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both side axle bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 73,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 73,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 66,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, but supported by cross member

Fail 11 May 2018 66,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, but supported by cross member

Pass 15 May 2017 60,779 miles

Central exhaust support corroded and adrift but secure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked outer sidewall

Offside Front ball joint rubber boot showing visible grease

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,154 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front indicator internally condensated

Fail 16 May 2016 55,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front indicator internally condensated

Pass 11 May 2015 47,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,336 miles

both front tyres low on treads

Pass 16 May 2011 23,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 12 May 2010 17,590 miles

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 12 May 2010 17,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,491 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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PF06 YMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF06 YMA, 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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PF06 YMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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