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Y777 RBY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,517 miles

Both inner sills corroded at rear but not effecting the strength or structure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,516 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 78,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 78,387 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,353 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 65,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,212 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,727 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2019 58,644 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,987 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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Y777 RBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y777 RBY, 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 Y777 RBY registered?

Y777 RBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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