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YA06 YLS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,599 mi
Last recorded109,599 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,599 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 96,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,380 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,103 miles

near side rear brake pad low

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,770 miles

vehicle test under the wet condition

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,863 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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YA06 YLS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YA06 YLS, 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 YA06 YLS registered?

YA06 YLS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is YA06 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA06 YLS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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