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WR06 YSG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 YSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,046 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre cracking on side wall age related

Fail 13 May 2017 67,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre cracking on side wall age related

Pass 7 May 2016 58,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 58,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 49,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o.s.f. tyre wall spliting [ old tyre]

Pass 29 May 2014 40,291 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 29 May 2014 40,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2013 34,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre cracking borederline.

n/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 3 May 2012 30,350 miles

Cracking to offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear light unit loose

Fail 3 May 2012 30,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracking to offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear light unit loose

Fail 7 May 2011 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 26,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WR06 YSG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR06 YSG, 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 WR06 YSG registered?

WR06 YSG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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