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Q169YAB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,144 mi
Last recorded1,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ169YAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 1,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 478 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 4 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017
Fail 2 Sep 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 4,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 4,888 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,950 miles

this is a trike conversion

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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Q169YAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Q169YAB, 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 Q169YAB registered?

Q169YAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is Q169YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q169YAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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