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YA55 YRE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,696 mi
Last recorded65,696 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 YRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,696 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brakes binding slightly

Inner braking surface of front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,160 miles

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,522 miles

Both rear tyres very slightly perished

Both sills corroded at rear

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,522 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres very slightly perished

Both sills corroded at rear

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,214 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,711 miles

Exhaust centre support broken.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,678 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,816 miles

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 8 Jan 2009 22,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns/f and os/r tyres side walls deteriated

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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YA55 YRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA55 YRE, 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 YA55 YRE registered?

YA55 YRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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