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T6 UYS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 UYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,726 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,726 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,596 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,972 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 82,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 82,266 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,417 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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T6 UYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T6 UYS, 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 T6 UYS registered?

T6 UYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is T6 UYS safe to buy?

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