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Y5 PGA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,850 mi
Last recorded134,850 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 PGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 134,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,632 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 129,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 124,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,947 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 111,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

near side rear park brake effort below expectation

Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 100,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,351 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,346 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,350 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,805 miles

slight damage to sidewalls o/s/f and n/s/r tyres 225/40zr18w

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,805 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to sidewalls o/s/f and n/s/r tyres 225/40zr18w

Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,631 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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Y5 PGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y5 PGA, 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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Y5 PGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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