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RA06 WYS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 WYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,324 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 98,324 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped,scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Rear Both side tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth and perished.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,409 miles

exhaust rusty

slight play in suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,181 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,927 miles

offside front tyre on limit at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,927 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre on limit at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,977 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,977 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,833 miles

exhurst rusty

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,202 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Interior rear view mirror loose.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,608 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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RA06 WYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA06 WYS, 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 RA06 WYS registered?

RA06 WYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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