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WR06 YSL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 120,902 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 120,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,507 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 112,701 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,768 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 109,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,458 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe split both ends advise repalce

front exhaust clamp corroded through advise replace

Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

brake servo vacuum pipe split both ends advise repalce

front exhaust clamp corroded through advise replace

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,844 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe perishing at both ends advise replace

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f door check strap bolt loose

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,701 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 93,529 miles

both the rear tyres are wearing unevenly 205/55/16v

Pass 2 May 2014 79,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,082 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,082 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 59,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,954 miles

front pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,574 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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WR06 YSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WR06 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

WR06 YSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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