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RX06 YCL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,439 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated and cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (l))

chip in front windscreen

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

slight play in nearside & offside front top suspension mount bush/bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,836 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,420 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,139 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,206 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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RX06 YCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX06 YCL, 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 RX06 YCL registered?

RX06 YCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is RX06 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 YCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX06 YCL have outstanding finance?

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