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Y888 JJY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 JJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 78,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,550 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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Y888 JJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y888 JJY, 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 Y888 JJY registered?

Y888 JJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is Y888 JJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 JJY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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