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RF06 YJT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 146,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 146,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,752 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,752 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 137,501 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 137,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 134,312 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,074 miles

n/s/r tyre tread very low on inner edge & perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,074 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread very low on inner edge & perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 11 Jun 2020 125,804 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear tyres perished & n/s low on inner edge

wiperblades in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2020 125,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear tyres perished & n/s low on inner edge

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,452 miles

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,420 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,420 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,107 miles

both front tyres just legal

exhaust very rusty and waek

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,469 miles

off side rear trye is out of shape inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,272 miles

front brake discs rusted/pitted on inner surface

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,027 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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RF06 YJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF06 YJT, 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 RF06 YJT registered?

RF06 YJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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