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PY06 OBE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 OBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

SERVO PIPE DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,326 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,605 miles

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer (corrosion)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,050 miles

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

offside front headlamp kick slighlty right

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,042 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front headlamp kick slighlty right

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,039 miles

rear silencer (corrosion)

front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,417 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,317 miles

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

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

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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PY06 OBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PY06 OBE, 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 PY06 OBE registered?

PY06 OBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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