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YC06 XSL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,045 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,133 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 98,133 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 95,843 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,199 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 89,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 86,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,449 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,571 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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YC06 XSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC06 XSL, 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 YC06 XSL registered?

YC06 XSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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