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VK06 YNE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 27 May 2016 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,572 miles

engine malfunction light on

nsf inner steering arm joint slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine malfunction light on

nsf inner steering arm joint slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 80,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 78,759 miles

chips in screen

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 May 2011 74,090 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,010 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,424 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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VK06 YNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK06 YNE, 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

How do I check the history of VK06 YNE?

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What year was VK06 YNE registered?

VK06 YNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is VK06 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 YNE shows 12 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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