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RY55 YYK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,323 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 77,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,797 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,110 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,912 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 57,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch spoiler blade (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,761 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,101 miles

handbrake readings just within limits

slight damage to nearside front road rim on inside

Fail 31 Dec 2013 51,101 miles

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

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

handbrake readings just within limits

slight damage to nearside front road rim on inside

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,046 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,031 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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RY55 YYK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY55 YYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY55 YYK registered?

RY55 YYK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is RY55 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 YYK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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