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YB55 XRY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,189 mi
Last recorded101,189 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,189 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone lower ball joint cover damaged but still preventing dirt. No play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp casing damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Driver wing mirror lens missing (half) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/s & O/s front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill panel is slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 99,725 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/s & O/s front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill panel is slightly damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Lamp unit slightly damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill inner section slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Lamp unit slightly damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill inner section slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall and outer tread slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel inner section slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged, No white light is showing.

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill is slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

O/s rear outer sill panel is slightly corroded (inner section of sill)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 96,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s rear lamp lens is slightly damaged, No white light is showing.

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill is slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

O/s rear outer sill panel is slightly corroded (inner section of sill)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,053 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 95,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged, but not fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Water in lamp unit.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On at time of test. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve between CAT and first silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged, but not fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Water in lamp unit.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s rear tyre is getting perished and getting low on tread

Fail 12 Feb 2019 92,969 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s rear tyre is getting perished and getting low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust joining sleeves rusty

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust joining sleeves rusty

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,744 miles

Both front lower arm rear suspension bushes perished

Damage to left hand outer sill

Items removed from drivers view before test

Nail in right hand rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,801 miles

Damage to left hand outer sill panel

Right hand front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Right hand front tyre just 2.1 mm and edged off

Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,796 miles

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

Damage to left hand outer sill panel

Right hand front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Right hand front tyre just 2.1 mm and edged off

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,822 miles

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

Slight drag on front brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,374 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Slight drag on front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,439 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside sill panel damaged

Offside headlamp set on upper limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,439 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Nearside sill panel damaged

Offside headlamp set on upper limit

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,400 miles

damage to passengers body outter sill

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,670 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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YB55 XRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YB55 XRY, 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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YB55 XRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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