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RO06 YYA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,021 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,021 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,906 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 91,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,303 miles

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

engine check light on

esp light on

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,053 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,588 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

oil leak ((gearbox) drive shaft oil seals))

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,152 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tread depth low

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,332 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 7 Dec 2012 65,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,222 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front undershield broken,insecure and part missing

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 May 2010 52,454 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 39,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,890 miles

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

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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RO06 YYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RO06 YYA, 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 RO06 YYA registered?

RO06 YYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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