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WX06 LYH

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,820 miles

lift in front suspenion top mountings

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,378 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre low on tread & perishing throughout

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,182 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,268 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 29,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,985 miles

The n/s mirror is cracked.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges and cracking.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,730 miles

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,423 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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WX06 LYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX06 LYH, 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 WX06 LYH registered?

WX06 LYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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