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RO06 YYL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 79,470 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 79,457 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 72,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,367 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,367 miles

Rear Tailgate component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,395 miles

Offside Undertray likely to become detached under the engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing in center of tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,204 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing in center of tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,247 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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RO06 YYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO06 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

RO06 YYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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