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YA06 XEF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 163,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 163,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2020 160,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2019 151,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 138,024 miles

coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,388 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 113,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,181 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,181 miles

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)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,843 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,843 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corrodid on inner faces front pads 75% worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 59,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA06 XEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA06 XEF, 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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YA06 XEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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