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SH06 YFX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 YFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,026 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,026 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault off at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,882 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,555 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,374 miles

Rear No plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front and nearside rear tyres cracked and split on inner walls

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,600 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre perished

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,836 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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SH06 YFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH06 YFX, 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 SH06 YFX registered?

SH06 YFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is SH06 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 YFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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